CH$_3$CH$_2$COCH$_3$ is called Select the correct answer below: cyclohexanone. pentanone. propanone. butanone.
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This is a ketone. Ketones are named by replacing the -e ending of the corresponding alkane with -one. The longest carbon chain containing the carbonyl group is propane. Therefore, the name of the compound is propanone. Show more…
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