Ketones The functional group is called CARBONYL

Any compound with a carbonyl functional group located in the middle between two carbons .

General formula : Naming :

CO or C=O Change from -e to -one

Properties of ketones: Propane 2-propanone

(acetone)

- Find where is the CO in the middle of

carbon chain or ring.

- Number the chain, so you can indicate

the position of the ketone group.

Ketones molecules are polar.

Ketones molecules are less reactive than aldehydes.

Ketones are popular solvent for other moderately

polar substances.

Acetone is completely miscible in water. Uses of ketones

Ketones cannot form hydrogen bonds among
themselves.

Ketones are somewhat soluable in water

2-propanone( acetone) :

Acetone is used to remove manicure.

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