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Chapter 3: Q19 E-b (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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Some of the important functional groups in biological molecules are hydroxyl, carbonyl, amino and phosphate groups. They have a prominent role in creating molecules like DNA, proteins and carbohydrates.

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Functional groups

Some of the important functional groups in biological molecules are hydroxyl, carbonyl, amino and phosphate groups. They have a prominent role in creating molecules like DNA, proteins and carbohydrates.

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Identifying the functional groups and skeletal structure of compound b

(b)The functional groups in compound b are amide and amine. The skeletal structure of compound b can be given as:

Skeletal structure of compound b

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Propose structures that meet the following descriptions:

(a) Two isomeric esters with the formula C5H10O2

Predict the hybridization of the carbon atom in each of the following

Functional groups:

(b) Nitrile

Locate and identify the functional groups in the following molecules.

Draw structures that meet the following descriptions (there are many

Possibilities):

(a) Three isomers with the formulaC8H18

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