Which of these molecules are ketones? Check all that apply.

Question

Which of these molecules are ketones? Check all that apply.

A

B

C

D

E

F

Answer 1

A ketone is a compound that has a minimum of three carbons. It is a carbonyl group (C double bonded to O) with two R groups (carbon or carbon chains). Given this we know that only C is the only ketones.

C is a ketone because given the carbonyl, the CH₃'s are the two R groups.