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Chapter 3: Q19 E-a (page 88)

Identify the functional groups in the following substances, and convert

each drawing into a molecular formula (red 5 O, blue 5 N).

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One functional group can be converted to another functional group by several reagents. For example, a primary alcohol can be converted to aldehyde by using PCC as the reagent.

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Functional groups

One functional group can be converted to another functional group by several reagents. For example, a primary alcohol can be converted to aldehyde by using PCC as the reagent.

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Identifying the functional groups and skeletal structure of compound a

(a)The functional groups in this structure are the amine and carboxylic acid. The skeletal structure of the compound with the functional groups can be given as:

Skeletal structure of the compound

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