What Functional Groups Are Shown Below

question 47

Multiple Choice

What functional groups are shown below?

• A)alkoxy,amino
• B)carbonyl,aldehyde
• C)hydroxyl,ammonia
• D)carbonyl,amino
• E)None of the choices are correct.

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Definitions:

Ether

A compound of organic nature identified by having an oxygen atom bonded to two alkyl or aryl groups, following the general formula R-O-R'.

Fragmentation

A process in mass spectrometry where a molecule breaks into smaller pieces or fragments, used to identify or quantify the molecule.

Ethers

A class of organic compounds characterized by an oxygen atom connected to two alkyl or aryl groups, known for their diverse applications in solvents and synthesis.

Mass Spectrometry

An analytical technique that measures the mass-to-charge ratio of ions to identify and quantify molecules in a sample.