Question

question
ch₃ch₂ch₂c(o)ch₃ is called
select the correct answer below:
hexanone.
heptanone.
pentanone.
butanone.

Explanation:

Step1: Count carbon atoms

The formula \(CH_3CH_2CH_2C(O)CH_3\) has 5 carbon atoms.

Step2: Name the ketone

For a ketone (\(C(O)\) group), with 5 carbons, the name is pentanone. Hexanone has 6 carbons, heptanone has 7, and butanone has 4.

Answer:

pentanone.