What is the IUPAC name for the compound with the formula C5H10O that contains a ketone functional group?

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What is the IUPAC name for the compound with the formula C5H10O that contains a ketone functional group?
  1. 2-Pentanone
  2. 3-Pentanone
  3. 1-Pentanone
  4. Pentanal

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Q: What is the IUPAC name for the compound with the formula C5H10O that contains a ketone functional group?
Solution: The compound is a ketone with five carbon atoms. The longest carbon chain is pentane, and the ketone group is on the second carbon, making the IUPAC name 2-Pentanone.
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