Figure 3.11 -Which of the Following Statements Is True Regarding the Chemical

question 58

Multiple Choice

Figure 3.11
-Which of the following statements is true regarding the chemical reaction illustrated in Figure 3.11?

• A) It is a hydrolysis reaction.
• B) It results in a peptide bond.
• C) It joins two fatty acids together.
• D) It is a hydrolysis reaction and it results in a peptide bond.
• E) It is a hydrolysis reaction, it results in a peptide bond, and it joins two fatty acids together.

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Definitions:

Primary Amide

Organic compounds containing the functional group -CONH2 attached to a primary alkyl or aryl group.

γ-Butyrolactam

A cyclic amide consisting of a four-carbon ring, used in organic synthesis and pharmaceuticals.

(R)-4-Ethoxypentanenitrile

An enantiomer of a nitrile compound characterized by the presence of an ethoxy group (-OC2H5) on the fourth carbon of a pentane chain.

Propanoic Anhydride

An organic compound derived from propanoic acid, used as a reagent in the synthesis of various organic compounds.