Atorvastatin (Structure Shown)is the Active Ingredient in Lipitor, a Drug

question 30

Multiple Choice

Atorvastatin (structure shown) is the active ingredient in Lipitor, a drug classified as a statin, used for lowering blood cholesterol. Which of these functional groups is not present in atorvastatin?

• A)carboxylic acid
• B)benzene
• C)ketone
• D)amine
• E)amide

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