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Who is the first member of the ketone series?


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Ketone

  • In ketones, the carbonyl group is bonded to two carbon atoms.
  • The general formula of the ketone is R(CO)R.
  • Here, R and R' may be the same or different groups.

First member of the ketone series

  • The first member of the ketone series is 2propanone.
  • The formula of 2propanone is H3CCOCH3.
  • This is also known as acetone.
  • The structure of 2propanone is as follows:-


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