Draw and name all of the structural isomers that are ketones with five carbon atoms in its longest chain and the molecular formula C5H10O. Can this molecular formula also have an aldehyde structure? If so, illustrate and name the aldehyde. Can this be drawn as an ether? Explain.

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anonymous · Answer

It can not be drawn as an ether, because there are 10 H atoms in the formula. The ether's formula with the 5 carbons would be C5H12O.

anonymous · Answer

thanks