Q22 E-d - Organic Chemistry (Mcmurry)

Question

Locate and identify the functional groups in the following molecules.

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

Step 1: Functional groups

The functional group name can be connected with the parent alkane name to generate a systematic nomenclature. The first carbon atom situated after the carbon connected to functional group is alpha carbon.

Step 2: Locating and identifying the functional groups in compound d

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

Functional groups in compound d