Which of the following compounds is a ketone?

A. Propanal
B. Butan-2-one
C. Formic acid
D. Acetic acid

Answer: Butan-2-one

Additional Information: Butan-2-one is a ketone, characterized by a carbonyl group (C=O) bonded to two carbon atoms.

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