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What's the difference between an aldehyde and a ketone?

Both aldehydes and ketones contain a double bond between carbon and oxygen . Aldehydes have the double bond at the end of the molecule. That means the carbon at the end of the chain has a double bond to an o...
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Explain how a buffer solution controls pH

Equilibrium: BH <--> H+ + B- alkali reacts with H+, so equilibrium shifts to right to buffer change acid reacts with B- to form BH, so equilibrium shifts to left to buffer change
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How do I test for the presence of a carboxylic acid?

Add NaHCO 3 or K 2 CO 3 the reaction will produce CO 2 i.e Bubbles!
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What is a chiral carbon?

A carbon atom bonded to 4 different groups.
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Define relative atomic mass.

Relative atomic mass is the average mass of an atom of an element, relative to 1/12 the mass of carbon-12.
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