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As the reaction is mainly confined to the cellulose of the fibre, we have this additional evidence that the typical carbonyl is of ketonic function.

From Researches on Cellulose 1895-1900 by Cross, C. F.

This latter method is being extended to the investigation of typical celluloses, and the results appear to confirm the view that cellulose may be of ketonic constitution.

From Researches on Cellulose 1895-1900 by Cross, C. F.

These facts being also taken into consideration there is a concurrence of suggestion that the typical CO group in the celluloses is of ketonic character.

From Researches on Cellulose 1895-1900 by Cross, C. F.

We revert with preference to a definitely ketonic formula, for which, moreover, some farther grounds remain to be mentioned.

From Researches on Cellulose 1895-1900 by Cross, C. F.

In the lignocelluloses the condensed constituents of the complex are of well-marked ketonic, i.e. quinonic, type.

From Researches on Cellulose 1895-1900 by Cross, C. F.