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CHM 102 Carbonyl Compounds Objective Question

Question

What is the IUPAC suffix for a ketone?
Options
A -ol
B -al
C -one
Correct Answer
D -oic acid
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Ketones are named with the suffix '-one' (e.g., propanone, butanone). The chain is numbered to give the carbonyl carbon the lowest possible number.

Hint

Propanone is acetone.

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