Which compound is a ketone? (2023)

Practice Questions

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Which compound is a ketone? (2023)
  1. Ethanol
  2. Acetone
  3. Formaldehyde
  4. Acetic acid

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which compound is a ketone? (2023)
  • Step 1: Understand what a ketone is. A ketone is a type of organic compound that has a specific structure.
  • Step 2: Identify the key feature of a ketone. It contains a carbonyl group, which is a carbon atom double-bonded to an oxygen atom (C=O).
  • Step 3: Know that in a ketone, the carbonyl group is bonded to two other carbon atoms.
  • Step 4: Recognize that acetone is a common example of a ketone. Its structure has a carbonyl group between two carbon atoms.
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