CnH2nO is the general formula of:
Correct answer: C. Option C: Ketones
- A. Option A: Ether
- B. Option B: Carboxylic acid
- C. Option C: Ketones
- D. Option D: Carbolic acid
Explanation
The correct answer is ketones, which have the general formula R2C=O. In this case, 'Rn' represents hydrocarbon groups that can vary in size but always adhere to the formula CnH2nO. In contrast, ethers and carboxylic acids do not match the formula due to their distinct structures and functional groups. Ethers (R-O-R') have a different connectivity, and carboxylic acids (RCOOH) incorporate both a carbonyl and a hydroxyl group, leading to a different ratio of hydrogens. Carbolic acid, or phenol, contains a hydroxyl group bonded to a benzene ring (C6H5OH), which deviates from the given formula.
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