Question

An organic compound in which a carbonyl group is bonded to two different carbon atoms is a(n) amide. aldehyde. ketone. ester.

Answer 1

An organic compound in which a carbonyl group is bonded to two different carbon atoms is a ketone. The ketones are organic compounds in which a carbonyl group (C=O) is bonded to two carbon atom. A carbonyl group is a carbon-oxygen double bond. Ketones are of great importance in industry and in biology, as solvents, polymer precursors, and pharmaceuticals.

Answer 2

Answer: ketone

Explanation:

Functional groups are specific group of atoms within molecules that are responsible for the characteristic chemical reactions of those molecules.

1. Amides have functional group $-O=C-NH_2$.

Example: Ethanamide with molecular formula $CH_3CONH_2$

2. Aldehydes have functional group $-O=CH$.

Example: Ethanal with molecular formula $CH_3CHO$

3. Ketones have functional group $-C=O$.

Example: Propanone with molecular formula $CH_3COCH_3$

4. Esters have functional group $-O=C-OR$.

Example: methyl ethanoate with molecular formula $CH_3COOCH_3$