Question

Which compound of the following functional groups is having minimum three carbon atoms ?

Page 231 Chapter - 11. Organic Compounds

Answer 1

Answer:

C3H8 has minimum three carbon atoms..

propane

Answer 2

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◆ Answer -

Ketones, esters

● Explaination -

• In ketones, two alkyl groups are attached to -CO- group. Hence, at least 3 carbon atoms are needed in ketone compound. 1st member in ketone series is CH3-CO-CH3.
• In esters, two alkyl groups are attached to -COO- group. Therefore, ester compounds have at least 3 carbon atoms. 1st member in ester series is CH3-COO-CH3.

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