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Chapter 12: Q. 12.37 (page 424)

Gingerol is a pungent compound found in ginger. Identify the functional groups in gingerol.

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The functional groups present in the compound are alcohol, ketone, and thiol.

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01

Given Information

We are given the compounds and we have to find out the number of functional groups present in it.

02

Explanation

As in the given compound,O-H,C-O-C,C-CO-Cfunctional groups are present, and the first one is the alcohol group, the second one is the thiol group, and the third one is the ketonic group.

Hence, alcohol, thiol, and ketone functional groups are present in this compound.

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