Questions: Ketones contain a(n) group within the carbon chain.
(A) carbonyl
(B) hydroxyl
(C) carboxyl
(D) aromatic
Transcript text: Ketones contain a( n ) $\qquad$ group within the carbon chain.
(A) carbonyl
(B) hydroxyl
(C) carboxyl
(D)
aromatic
Solution
Solution Steps
Step 1: Identify the Functional Group in Ketones
Ketones are a class of organic compounds characterized by the presence of a specific functional group within their carbon chain. This functional group is known as the carbonyl group, which consists of a carbon atom double-bonded to an oxygen atom (C=O).