Which functional group is present in the organic compound butanone?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Ketone group
- Step 1: Analyze IUPAC nomenclature rules: the suffix '-one' indicates a ketone functional group.
- Step 2: Butanone has the structural formula , containing a carbonyl group () bonded to two carbon atoms, classifying it as a ketone.
Answer
Ketone group .
Why not the others: Aldehydes take the suffix -al such as butanal; carboxylic acids take -oic acid such as butanoic acid; and alcohols take -ol such as butanol.
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