How can you identify ketones? Organic Chemistry Functional Groups Memorization Tips and Tricks 1 Answer Anuj Baskota Mar 26, 2016 Ketones are the ones with the functional group : #R-(C=0)-R_1# where R and #R_1# are any other groups. Answer link Related questions How can I identify functional groups? How can I memorize functional groups? When naming compounds, what is the ending for a compound with no functional group? How can I remember functional groups in organic chemistry? What are the rules for assigning suffixes and prefixes to functional groups? Is cytosine a purine or a pyrimidine? How can you tell? What types of functional groups are present in an amino acid? A carbohydrate? What are the functional groups present in the beta form of glucose? Are there any methods to help with memorizing the formulas of organic functional groups (ex.... How can you differentiate an aldehyde from a ketone? See all questions in Memorization Tips and Tricks Impact of this question 2185 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License