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General Studies (CGL) General Science

. ___________ is a naturally occurring organic compound with the formula . (C₆H₅)₂CO.

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Methcathinone

Propiophenone

Acetophenone

Benzophenone

- Benzophenone is a naturally occurring organic compound with the formula (C₆H₅)₂CO.

- It is commonly used in perfumes, as a UV blocker, and in organic chemistry.

- Option 1: Methcathinone

- Methcathinone is a stimulant of the cathinone class.

- It is chemically unrelated to benzophenone.

- Option 2: Propiophenone

- Propiophenone is an aryl ketone.

- Its formula is C₉H₁₀O, different from benzophenone.

- Option 3: Acetophenone

- Acetophenone is an aromatic ketone with the formula C₈H₈O.

- It is not the same as benzophenone.

- Option 4: Benzophenone

- Benzophenone correctly matches the formula (C₆H₅)₂CO.

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