An unknown organic compound is found on elementalanalysis to contain 68.1% carbon, 13.7% hydrogen, and18.2% oxygen by mass. It is slightly soluble in water. Uponcareful oxidation it is converted into a compound thatbehaves chemically like a ketone and contains 69.7% carbon,11.7% hydrogen, and 18.6% oxygen by mass. Indicatetwo or more reasonable structures for the unknown.

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An unknown organic compound is found on elemental
analysis to contain 68.1% carbon, 13.7% hydrogen, and
18.2% oxygen by mass. It is slightly soluble in water. Upon
careful oxidation it is converted into a compound that
behaves chemically like a ketone and contains 69.7% carbon,
11.7% hydrogen, and 18.6% oxygen by mass. Indicate
two or more reasonable structures for the unknown.

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