Classify the Following Molecule According to Its Functional Group

question 28

Multiple Choice

Classify the following molecule according to its functional group.

• A) alcohol
• B) carboxylic acid
• C) ketone
• D) ester
• E) ether

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Definitions:

Empirical Formula

The simplest positive integer ratio of atoms present in a compound, not indicating the actual bonding of the atoms.

Formula Mass

The sum of the atomic masses of all atoms in a formula unit of a compound, usually measured in atomic mass units (amu).

Hybridization

The process of mixing atomic orbitals into new hybrid orbitals suitable for the pairing of electrons to form chemical bonds in molecular compounds.

Acetaldehyde

A volatile, colorless, and flammable liquid with a pungent smell, used as a precursor to various chemicals and in the synthesis of drugs.