What is Ketone?
[[File:Ketone Structural Formula V.2.svg|thumb|130px|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{{clarify}} between 1690 and 1715cm<sup>-1</sup> using [[infrared]] [[spectroscopy]].<ref>Padias, Anne. ''Making the Connections: A How-to guide for Organic Chemistry Lab Techniques''. 2nd. Plymouth: Hayden-McNeil, 2011. pp 73. Print.</ref> ==References== *[[Ketogenic diet]] ==References== {{reflist}} {{Functional group}} {{chem-stub}} [[Category:Functional groups]] [[Category:Ketones| ]]