alleryFunctional group of ketone:
A–COOH
B–CHO
CR–CO–R' (carbonyl flanked by 2 carbons)
D–OH
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. R–CO–R' (carbonyl flanked by 2 carbons)
**Ketone:** carbonyl C bonded to 2 carbons. e.g., acetone CH₃COCH₃.
No H on carbonyl C (distinguishes from aldehyde).
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