Muscone is a 

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  1. terpenoid
  2. steroid
  3. polyketide
  4. flavonoid

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Option 3 : polyketide
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Concept:

Polyketides:

  • Polyketides are a class of natural products derived from a precursor molecule, consisting of a chain of alternative ketone and methylene groups. 
  • Polyketides contain large groups of secondary metabolites that either contain a chain of alternative ketone and methylene groups or are derived from precursors which contain such alternating groups.

Explanation:

  • Muscone is a natural product of the group polyketide.
  • Muscone is an organic compound (natural product) that is a primary contributor to the odor of musk.

​Conclusion:

Hence, Muscone is a ​polyketide. 

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