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CH3 - C(=0) - O - CH3
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The given information is the chemical formula CH3 - C(=0) - O - CH3. This represents a molecule of acetone, which is a colorless liquid with a distinct odor. It is widely used as a solvent and as a starting material in the synthesis of many different compounds. It is also known as propanone.
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CH3 - C(=0) - O - CH3
The functional group present in compound (i) is a(n)
Question 26 options:
a) carboxyl group
b) ester group
c) hydroxyl group
d) alkenyl group
e) amide group
CH3 - C(=0) - O - CH3
The functional group present in compound (i) is a(n)
Question 26 options:
a) carboxyl group
b) ester group
c) hydroxyl group
d) alkenyl group
e) amide group
The functional group present in the compound CH3 - C(=0) - O - CH3 is a carbonyl group. The carbonyl group is characterized by the carbon-oxygen double bond (C=O). In this compound, the carbonyl group is attached to a carbon atom on both sides, making it a ketone. Therefore, the correct answer is not listed among the provided options.
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