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Topic plan · A-Level Chemistry 9701 · Topic 17

Carbonyl compounds

Aldehydes and ketones: nucleophilic addition, reduction, and the tests that tell them apart.

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2 lessons, 90 minutes of teaching

Lessons
2, each planned for 45 minutes
Worksheets
2 with answer keys
Quiz questions
16 multiple-choice, assignable in the app
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Carbonyl compounds lab
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17.1Aldehydes and ketones
Aldehydes and ketones both contain the C=O group.		Connect-Extend-Challenge6 Q, 16 marks8 MCQtab 1, tab 2
17.1Nucleophilic addition and carbonyl tests
The polar C=O invites nucleophiles.		Anticipation / Reaction Guide6 Q, 17 marks8 MCQtab 3, tab 4, tab 5

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