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CHM 102 IUPAC Nomenclature and Functional Group Classes of Organic Compounds Objective Question
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What is the suffix for a ketone in IUPAC nomenclature?
Options
A -al
B -ol
C -one
Correct Answer
D -oic acid
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Ketones have the suffix '-one' (e.g., propanone, butanone).

Hint

Propanone is acetone.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: IUPAC Nomenclature and Functional Group Classes of Organic Compounds
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 361 of 1999
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