Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
The hydroxyl groups, halogens, sulfhydryl groups and ether oxygen of each compound, chondrocohole A, 3-methyl-3-sulfanyl-1-hexanol, and salmeterol should be labeled.
Concept introduction:
A functional group is defined as a specific group of atoms or bonds within a compound and functional group is decided the chemical characteristic of the compound. The same functional groups have same chemical properties, and undergoing same reactions. In
(b)
Interpretation:
The −OH that is not a part of alcohol should be labeled and need to explain the choice.
Concept introduction:
A functional group is defined as a specific group of atoms or bonds within a compound and functional group is decided the chemical characteristic of the compound. The same functional groups have same chemical properties, and undergoing same reactions. In organic chemistry, the most common functional groups are carbonyls (C=O), carboxylic acids (CO2H), alcohols (-OH), esters (CO2R), and amines (NH2).
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