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Define a functional group and give the structural formula of the following functional groups:
(a) Ketones

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Ketones:

A ketone is a functional group with the structure $R_{2} C = O$ , where $R$ can be any carbon-containing alkyl group

Ketones contain a carbonyl group. The simplest ketone is acetone.

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