JAMB Chemistry 2013 Question 42

Question 42

Alkanals and Alkanones

The compound above is an

Diagram for this question
  1. A.alkanone.
  2. B.alkanoate.
  3. C.alkanal.
  4. D.akanol.
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Answer: A (alkanone.)

Explanation

The C=O group is on the middle carbon, between two carbons: CH3COCH3 (propanone), an alkanone.