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Multiple Choice
Which of the following functional groups contains a nitrogen atom?
A
Hydroxyl group
B
Amino group
C
Carbonyl group
D
Carboxyl group
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1
Identify the functional groups listed in the problem: Hydroxyl group, Amino group, Carbonyl group, and Carboxyl group.
Understand the composition of each functional group: Hydroxyl group contains an -OH group, Carbonyl group contains a C=O group, Carboxyl group contains a -COOH group.
Recognize that the Amino group is characterized by the presence of a nitrogen atom, typically in the form of -NH2.
Compare the functional groups to determine which one includes a nitrogen atom. The Amino group is the only one with nitrogen.
Conclude that the functional group containing a nitrogen atom is the Amino group.