CHEMISTRY, M7 2019 HSC 10 MC Which class of organic compound must contain at least three carbon atoms? Aldehydes Alkenes Carboxylic acids Ketones Show Answers Only `D` Show Worked Solution Consider each option → Aldehydes can form methanal (1 carbon atom – eliminate) → Alkenes can form ethene (2 carbon atoms – eliminate) → Carboxylic acids can form methanoic acid (1 carbon atom – eliminate) → Ketones can for propanone (3 carbon atoms) `=>D`
CHEMISTRY, M7 2019 HSC 1 MC Which structural formula represents pentan-2-one? Show Answers Only `D` Show Worked Solution The ketone functional group is on the second carbon atom. `=>D`