Question

What is the general molecular formula for a ketone?

Answer 1

Ketone:

• Ketones are a category of functional groups in which the carbonyl group is bonded to two carbon atoms.
• The general structural formula of the ketone is as follows:-

• If R and R' are methyl group$\left({\mathrm{CH}}_3\right)$, then the formula for ketone will be ${\mathrm{CH}}_3-\mathrm{CO}-{\mathrm{CH}}_3$. So, the name of this simple ketone is acetone.
• So, the general molecular formula for ketone is ${\mathrm{C}}_{\mathrm{n}}{\mathrm{H}}_{2\mathrm{n}}\mathrm{O}$. Here, n is the number of carbon atoms.