A ketone is an organic compound with the general formula RCOR'. The carbonyl group (C=O) is bonded to two carbon atoms, making it an internal functional group.

Key Properties

  • Suffix: -one (e.g., propan-2-one)
  • Reactivity: Less reactive than aldehydes (no oxidation to carboxylic acids)
  • Common examples: Acetone (propan-2-one)

IUPAC Naming

  1. Find the longest chain containing the C=O group
  2. Number to give the carbonyl the lowest locant
  3. Replace the -e ending with -one, adding the locant

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