What is methanone?

Answer 1

No, neither methanon nor ethanon exist. The simplest alkanon is propanon CH3-C(=O)-CH3.

H2C(=O) is methanal and H3C-CH(=O) is ethanal

Answer 2

when a ketone functional group is added to methane, it becomes methanone. ketone is added only in the middle of the carbon chain, but methanone is onle 1 C chain. Therefore, methanone does not exist

Answer 3

Methanone, also known as formaldehyde, is a simple organic compound with the formula CH2O. It is a colorless gas with a pungent odor and is commonly used in industry as a precursor to various chemicals and materials. Formaldehyde is also used in biological and medical research as a fixative for preserving tissues.

Answer 4

There is no such molecule known (in English) as "methanone". Methanone could be an incorrect reference to any of these three molecules: formaldehyde, acetaldehyde, or acetone.