Of the Functional Groups on Various Organic Molecules That Have

question 113

Multiple Choice

Of the functional groups on various organic molecules that have been studied in this chapter, which can function as a base?

• A)Ethers
• B)Esters
• C)Amines
• D)Carboxylic acids

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Definitions:

(S)-glyceraldehyde

The S-configuration enantiomer of glyceraldehyde, which serves as a standard for determining the absolute configuration of chiral molecules.

(R)-glyceraldehyde

A carbohydrate that is the R-enantiomer of glyceraldehyde, serving as a simple monosaccharide and a basic building block for more complex sugars.

(-)-glyceraldehyde

A specific stereoisomer of glyceraldehyde, a simple sugar molecule that serves as an intermediate in several metabolic pathways.

(+)-glyceraldehyde

An enantiomer of glyceraldehyde, denoted as having a positive optical rotation; it is a simple sugar and plays a role in several metabolic pathways.