Chem V21 - Organic and Biochemistry » Fall 2021 » Post Lab Aldehydes & Ketones

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Question #1
The increased boiling point of ketones compared to alkanes and ethers of similar mass is due to
A.   resonance.
B.   a bent chain structure.
C.   dipole-dipole interactions.
D.   ionic interactions.
E.   hydrogen bonding.
Question #2
Two isomeric compounds, A and B, have the molecular formula C3H6O. Compound A showed a positive result with a Tollen's Test and a negative result with an iodoform test. Compound B showed a negative result with a Tollen's Test and a positive result with an Iodoform test. What is the name of compound A?
A.   Propanal
B.   Acetone
C.   Cyclopropanol
D.   Propanone

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