JAMB Chemistry 2021 Objective — Question 11

Question 11 of 41 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Chemistry 2021 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

The general formula of alkanones is

A. R₂COCorrect
B. RCHO
C. RCOOR
D. RCONH₂

Explanation

R₂CO = alkanone (ketone). RCHO = alkanal (aldehyde). RCOOR = alkanoate (ester). RCONH₂ = alkanamide (amide).

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