Question

What is one in chemistry? ​

Answer 1

The suffix "-one" is added to the alkane name to indicate a ketone. Ketones, if formed from alcohols, must be formed from secondary alcohols as you need to have two groups either side of the "carbonyl" carbon. ... The "-3-" indicates the position of the C=O. (carbonyl) group.

Answer 2

Explanation:

The suffix "-one" is added to the alkane name to indicate a ketone. Ketones, if formed from alcohols, must be formed from secondary alcohols as you need to have two groups either side of the "carbonyl" carbon. ... The "-3-" indicates the position of the C=O. (carbonyl) group.