Answer to Question #213674 in General Chemistry for amit

Question

v Categorize the functional group in the given compound and how would you justify the presence of these functional groups by performing simple chemical tests?

Answer 1

Each type of organic molecule has its own specific type of functional group. Functional groups in biological molecules play an important role in the formation of molecules like DNA, proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids. Functional groups include: hydroxyl, methyl, carbonyl, carboxyl, amino, phosphate, and sulfhydryl.