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Ketone

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Structure of a ketone

A ketone is an organic compound that has a carbon atom with a double bond to an oxygen atom (this is called carbonyl functional group). This carbon atom must also have single bonds to two other carbon atoms.

A ketone can be produced by oxidating a secondary alcohol.

Spectroscopy: A ketone will show a strong peak[clarification needed] between 1690 and 1715cm-1 using infrared spectroscopy.[1]

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  1. Padias, Anne. Making the Connections: A How-to guide for Organic Chemistry Lab Techniques. 2nd. Plymouth: Hayden-McNeil, 2011. pp 73. Print.