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Interpretation:
The functional groups present in propranolol have to be identified. The structures of propranolol and epinephrine have to be compared and similarities and differences between them has to be identified.
Concept Introduction:
Functional group: They are certain substitutes in the organic molecules which are determine the characteristic reactions taking place in it.
Amide: One
Alcohol: It is an organic compound where it contains at least one
Ether: Ether is a group of organic compound where two aryl or alkyl groups are connected by an oxygen atom. It is represented as
Amines are the derivatives of ammonia
Depending on the number of carbon side chain of the nitrogen, different types of amines can form.
Aromatic Compounds: Compounds that are planar, conjucate, cyclic and having
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