One source of a musky odor in perfumes is civetone, a compound extracted from the scent gland of the civet cat. Identify the functional group circled.
A)Aldehyde
B)Ketone
C)Alcohol
D)Carboxylic acid
E)Oxide

Question

One source of a musky odor in perfumes is civetone, a compound extracted from the scent gland of the civet cat. Identify the functional group circled. 
A)Aldehyde 
B)Ketone 
C)Alcohol 
D)Carboxylic acid 
E)Oxide

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The functional group circled is a carbonyl group which consists of a carbon double-bonded to an oxygen. This is a characteristic of a ketone. Therefore, the best choice is B) Ketone.

One Source of a Musky Odor in Perfumes Is Civetone