Problem: What functional group does the molecule shown below contain? a. ester b. aldehyde c. carboxylic acid d. amide e. amine f. ketone
FREE Expert Solution
The molecule contains a carbonyl (C=O) which has 2 R groups in it making it a ketone. General formula of ketone can be seen below
Problem Details
What functional group does the molecule shown below contain?
a. ester
b. aldehyde
c. carboxylic acid
d. amide
e. amine
f. ketone
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