Reactions of Aldehydes & Ketones
Addition to Carbonyl
Addition to Carbonyl, then Elimination
Wittig Reaction
Reaction at Alpha-Carbon
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Most of the reactions of aldehydes and ketones can be classified as:
- Addition to carbonyl by strong (irreversible) or weak (reversible) nucleophiles
- Addition to carbonyl followed by an elimination (RNH2 and Wittig)
- Reaction at alpha carbon with an electrophile
1. Addition to Carbonyl
2. Addition to Carbonyl Followed by Elimination (for RNH2 and ROH Excess)
3. Wittig Reaction (also an Addition-Elimination)
4. Reaction at alpha Carbon
