Draw the structure of the simplest ketone.

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(N/A) The simplest ketone is acetone,also known as propanone. Its chemical formula is $CH_3COCH_3$. The structure consists of a central carbonyl group $(C=O)$ bonded to two methyl groups $(CH_3)$.
Structure:
$CH_3 - C(=O) - CH_3$

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Write the $IUPAC$ names of the following compounds:
$(a)$ $CH_3-CH_2-CH_2-CH_2-CH_2-CH_2-CHO$
$(b)$ $CH_3-CH_2-CH_2-CH_2-CH_2-OH$

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$(i)$ $CH_{3}-CH_{2}-CH_{2}-COOH$
$(ii)$ $CH_{3}-CO-CH_{2}-CH_{3}$

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$(a) CH_3COCH_2CH_2CH_2CH_3$
$(b) CH_3CH_2CH_2COOH$
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$(d) CH_3CH_2OH$

Which compound contains the $-COOH$ functional group?

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