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What is the common name of propanone?

1. Oxobutane
2. Acetone
3. Ethyl acetone
4. Ethyl methyl ketone

Correct answer: Acetone

Solution

Propanone is the IUPAC name for the simplest ketone, and its common name is acetone. The other options are either incorrect names or refer to different compounds.

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