Step 1: Understand what a ketone is. A ketone is a type of organic compound that has a carbonyl group (C=O) bonded to two carbon atoms.
Step 2: Identify the simplest structure for a ketone. The simplest ketone will have the least number of carbon atoms while still having the carbonyl group.
Step 3: Determine the simplest ketone. The simplest ketone has three carbon atoms, which is acetone.
Step 4: Write the chemical formula for acetone. The formula is CH3COCH3, which shows it has a carbonyl group between two CH3 groups.
