Which of the Statements Concerning the Compound Shown Below Is

question 51

Multiple Choice

Which of the statements concerning the compound shown below is FALSE?

• A)Its name is cyclopentanone.
• B)Its molecular formula is C₅H₈O.
• C)Molecules of this compound are held together in a collection by dipole-dipole attractions.
• D)It may be formed by the oxidation of cyclopentanol.
• E)It can be oxidized to produce a carboxylic acid.

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