Multiple Choice
Which of the following functional groups is present in alcohols?
2. Molecular Representations
Functional Groups
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Which of the following is not a functional group commonly found in organic molecules?
A
Carboxyl group
B
Amino group
C
Hydroxyl group
D
Protein group
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Understand what a functional group is: In organic chemistry, a functional group is a specific group of atoms within molecules that are responsible for the characteristic chemical reactions of those molecules.
Identify the common functional groups: Carboxyl group (\(\)), Amino group (\(\)), and Hydroxyl group (\(\)) are all well-known functional groups in organic chemistry.
Recognize that 'Protein group' is not a functional group: Proteins are large biomolecules consisting of one or more long chains of amino acid residues, and they are not considered a functional group.
Compare the options: Carboxyl, amino, and hydroxyl groups are functional groups, while 'protein group' does not fit the definition of a functional group.
Conclude that the 'Protein group' is the correct answer as it is not a functional group commonly found in organic molecules.
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