In which of the following statements is the functional group correctly identifed for the given compound ?
a) CH3CH2CH2COH alcohol
b) H3CCOCH3 aldehyde
c) CH3COOCH2CH3 ketone
d) C6H5CN amine
there may be more than one correct answer
2007-12-05 06:20:48 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
a) CH3CH2CH2CH2OH - then yes alcohol
b) CH3COCH3 - ketone
c) CH3COOCH2CH3 - ester
d) C6H5CN - nitrile
So if you are to select a correct one then it better be a)
2007-12-05 06:24:17 · answer #1 · answered by Dr Dave P 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A is the only correct one. B is a ketone (not an aldehyde) C is an ester and D is a nitrile.
2007-12-05 06:26:40 · answer #2 · answered by hcbiochem 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a)
2007-12-05 06:25:47 · answer #3 · answered by steve_geo1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋