Question

Which of the following is a true statement about aromatic aldehydes and ketones?

• A. They are insoluble in water.
• B. They are water soluble.
• C. They are insoluble in organic solvents.
• D. None of these

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

They are insoluble in water.

All Aldehydes and Ketones are fairly soluble in organic solvents. Like: Benzene, Ester, etc.

The solubility of Aldehydes and Ketones decreases in water rapidly on increasing the length of Alkyl chain.

This is because the aldehydes and ketones are the organic compounds and thus aldehyde and ketones are insoluble in water.