Chapter 21, Problem 68E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The molecular formula for dimethyl ketone is to be determined.

Concept introduction:

The molecular formula of a compound represents the number and type of atoms present in that compound. The generic structure for a ketone is as follows:

In a ketone, both $\text{R}$ groups may be the same or different.

Di, tri are the prefixes represent the number of substituents in the compound. The root name to indicates the number of carbon atom in the main chain and the suffix represents the functional group.