Chapter 17, Problem 17.76AQAP

Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation:

The class of organic compound amongst the given that matches a compound containing a carboxyl group in which the hydrogen atom is replaced by a carbon atom should be selected.

Concept Introduction:

A group of atoms or an atom which is responsible for the characteristic reactions of a particular compound is said to be the functional group. Every functional group shows distinctive chemical properties irrespective to the moiety to which it is attached.

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation:

The class of organic compound amongst the given that matches a compound containing a carbonyl group bonded to a hydroxyl group should be selected.

Concept Introduction:

A group of atoms or an atom which is responsible for the characteristic reactions of a particular compound is said to be the functional group. Every functional group shows distinctive chemical properties irrespective to the moiety to which it is attached.

Interpretation Introduction

(c)

Interpretation:

The class of organic compound amongst the given that matches a compound containing a nitrogen atom bonded to one or more carbon atoms should be selected.

Concept Introduction:

A group of atoms or an atom which is responsible for the characteristic reactions of a particular compound is said to be the functional group. Every functional group shows distinctive chemical properties irrespective to the moiety to which it is attached.

Interpretation Introduction

(d)

Interpretation:

The class of organic compound amongst the given that matches a compound containing a carbonyl group bonded to two carbon atoms should be selected.

Concept Introduction:

A group of atoms or an atom which is responsible for the characteristic reactions of a particular compound is said to be the functional group. Every functional group shows distinctive chemical properties irrespective to the moiety to which it is attached.