ketone group

Noun

Meaning

a group having the characteristic properties of ketones

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Beta-hydroxybutyrate is a reduced form of acetoacetate, in which the ketone group is converted into an alcohol (or hydroxyl ) group (see illustration on the right). Source: Internet

In these closed-chain forms, the aldehyde or ketone group remains non-free, so many of the reactions typical of these groups cannot occur. Source: Internet

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