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JAMB Chemistry 2024 Paper

Question : 95

Total: 138

An organic compound with general formula RCOR' is an

Solution:

Concept:

The formula

\mathrm{RCOR'}

represents a ketone, specifically an alkanone.

Explanation:

\mathrm{RCOR'}

, the central carbon atom is double-bonded to oxygen.

This group is called a carbonyl group, written as

\mathrm{C=O}

The carbonyl carbon is also bonded to two alkyl groups,

\mathrm{R}

and

\mathrm{R'}

Therefore, the compound is a ketone.

Saturated ketones are known as alkanones.

Answer:

A. alkanone

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