Q19 E-b - Organic Chemistry (Mcmurry)

Question

Identify the functional groups in the following substances, and convert

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

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

Step 1: 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.

Step 2: 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