Aldehydes Ketones And Carboxylic Acid 01 Ques6
Question: The compound with the formula $CH_3CH_2COCH_3$ is called:
Options:
A) Butanal
B) 2-Butanone
C) Propanal
D) Acetone
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Answer: b
Explanation:
A) Butanal is $CH_3CH_2CH_2CHO$.
B) Correct. The formula $CH_3CH_2COCH_3$ corresponds to 2-Butanone.
C) Propanal is $CH_3CH_2CHO$, not $CH_3CH_2COCH_3$.
D) Acetone is $CH3COCH3$, not $CH_3CH_2COCH_3$.
BETA
