Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 ScienceChemistryAldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids3 Marks
Question
What are aliphatic ketones? How are they classified?
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Answer
Aliphatic ketones : The compounds in which group is attached to two alkyl groups are called aliphatic ketones. Ketones are classified into two types :
Simple or symmetrical ketones and
mixed or unsymmetrical ketones.
1. Simple or symmetrical ketone : The ketone in which the carbonyl carbon is attached to two identical alkyl groups is called a simple or symmetrical ketone. 2. Mixed or unsymmetrical ketone : The ketone in which the carbonyl carbon is attached to two different alkyl groups is called a mixed or unsymmetrical ketone.
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