Aldehydes and ketones are important chapters in organic chemistry that focus on carbonyl-containing compounds, making them essential for MDCAT, NUST, ECAT, and FSC board exam preparations. This topic covers structure, nomenclature, physical and chemical properties, and key reactions such as nucleophilic addition, oxidation, and reduction. A solid understanding of aldehydes and ketones helps students predict reaction behavior, solve mechanism-based MCQs, and tackle conceptual questions frequently asked in entry tests. At PLS Academy, aldehydes and ketones are taught with a concise, exam-focused approach, emphasizing reaction patterns, important concepts, and frequent MCQ practice to help aspirants achieve top scores in entry tests and board examinations.
Aldehydes and Ketones
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