Question

Why aldehydes should not be mixed with carboxylic acids?​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Aldehydes, RCHO, can be oxidised to carboxylic acids, RCO2H. Ketones are not oxidised under these conditions as they lack the critical H for the elimination to occur (see mechanism below). The reactive species in the oxidation is the hydrate formed when the aldehyde reacts with the water.

Answer 2

Answer:

Aldehydes, RCHO, can be oxidised to carboxylic acids, RCO2H. Ketones are not oxidised under these conditions as they lack the critical H for the elimination to occur (see mechanism below). The reactive species in the oxidation is the hydrate formed when the aldehyde reacts with the water.