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Multiple Choice
Which of the following functional groups is characterized by a carbon atom double-bonded to an oxygen atom?
A
Amino group
B
Hydroxyl group
C
Carbonyl group
D
Carboxyl group
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Identify the functional groups listed in the problem: amino group, hydroxyl group, carbonyl group, and carboxyl group.
Understand the structural characteristics of each functional group. The amino group contains a nitrogen atom bonded to hydrogen atoms, typically represented as \( \text{NH}_2 \).
The hydroxyl group consists of an oxygen atom bonded to a hydrogen atom, represented as \( \text{OH} \).
The carbonyl group is characterized by a carbon atom double-bonded to an oxygen atom, represented as \( \text{C}=\text{O} \).
The carboxyl group contains both a carbonyl group and a hydroxyl group, represented as \( \text{COOH} \). Therefore, the carbonyl group is the correct answer as it specifically features the \( \text{C}=\text{O} \) bond.