Telluroketone Explained

A telluroketone is an analog of a ketone in which the oxygen atom has been replaced by a tellurium atom. This change makes the functional group less stable, requiring greater steric and electronic stabilization.^[1]

See also

• Thioketone
• Selone

Notes and References

1. 625–630. 9. 2000. 10995200 . 10.1021/ar980073b. 33. Accounts of Chemical Research. Okazaki . R.. Tokitoh . N.. Heavy ketones, the heavier element congeners of a ketone.