The Compound Butanone Does Not Need a Number to Specify

question 63

Multiple Choice

The compound butanone does not need a number to specify the location of the carbonyl group on the carbon chain. Which statement best explains why?

• A)The C=O is assumed to be on C-1 of the carbon chain if it is not specified.
• B)The C=O can only be on C-2 of the carbon chain in this compound.
• C)The location of the C=O does not need to be specified for a cyclic ketone.
• D)The C=O is on an end carbon of the carbon chain.

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