Which of the following molecules contains a carbonyl functional group in the form of a ?
A
(acetone)
B
(ethanol)
C
(acetic acid)
D
(acetaldehyde)
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Recall that a ketone functional group consists of a carbonyl group (C=O) bonded to two carbon atoms. The general structure is R-CO-R', where R and R' are carbon-containing groups.
Examine each molecule's structure to identify the presence and type of carbonyl group:
1. Acetone (\(\mathrm{CH_3COCH_3}\)): The carbonyl carbon is bonded to two methyl groups, fitting the ketone definition.
2. Ethanol (\(\mathrm{CH_3CH_2OH}\)): Contains an alcohol group (-OH), no carbonyl group present.
3. Acetic acid (\(\mathrm{CH_3COOH}\)): Contains a carbonyl group bonded to a hydroxyl group (-OH), which defines a carboxylic acid, not a ketone.
4. Acetaldehyde (\(\mathrm{CH_3CHO}\)): Contains a carbonyl group bonded to one carbon and one hydrogen, characteristic of an aldehyde, not a ketone.