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Organic Chemistry 9th Edition

Organic Chemistry (9th Edition)

Book Edition9th Edition
Author(s)McMurry
ISBN9781305080485
PublisherCengage Learning
SubjectChemistry
Section 3-1: Functional Groups
Section 3-2: Alkanes and Alkane Isomers
Section 3-7: Conformations of Other Alkanes
Chapter 3, Section 3-1, PROBLEM, Exercise 3-1
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Identify the functional groups in each of the following molecules:
a. Methionine, an amino acid: 

Identify the functional groups in each of the following molecules:
b. Ibuprofen, a pain reliever: 

Identify the functional groups in each of the following molecules:
c. Capsaicin, the pungent substance in chili peppers: 

Explanation

Answer

1) Thioether functional group -: sulfur attached in two alkyl group 

2) Primary amine functional group -: Nitrogen is bonded to alkyl group and two hydrogen atoms .

3) Carboxylic acid functional group-: carbonyl is bonded to hydroxy and alkyl group 

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