Chemistry: An Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry, Books a la Carte Edition (12th Edition)
Chemistry: An Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry, Books a la Carte Edition (12th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780321933331
Author: Karen C. Timberlake
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 12, Problem 12.33UTC
Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: Sunscreen consists of compounds such as oxybenzone. Oxybenzone absorbs UV light. Find out the functional groups in oxybenzone.

Chemistry: An Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry, Books a la Carte Edition (12th Edition), Chapter 12, Problem 12.33UTC , additional homework tip  1

Concept Introduction:

Sunscreen consists of compounds such as oxybenzone. Oxybenzone absorbs UV light.

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Answer to Problem 12.33UTC

Solution: The below functional groups are present in oxybenzone

  • Phenol
  • Ketone
  • Ether

Given: A compound - Oxybenzone

Explanation of Solution

The given compound is Oxybenzone. The functional groups present in oxybenzone as shown below:

Chemistry: An Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry, Books a la Carte Edition (12th Edition), Chapter 12, Problem 12.33UTC , additional homework tip  2

  1. Phenol: When a hydroxyl group is attached to the aromatic ring, it is referred to as phenol
  2. Ether: The functional group ether consists of an oxygen atom attached to two carbon atoms by a single bond.
  3. Ketone: Ketones contain carbonyl group (carbon and oxygen atoms are attached together by a double bond) attached to two alkyl or aryl groups.

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Chemistry: An Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry, Books a la Carte Edition (12th Edition)

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