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Questions tagged 'Functional Groups'

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Citric acid makes lemons taste sour. which of the following is a functional group that would cause a molecule such as citric acid

Citric acid is responsible for the sour taste of lemons. Which of the following functional groups contributes to the properties of a molecule like citric acid? Is it the carboxyl group?

which action could produce a carbonyl group?

Which action could produce a carbonyl group? a. Replacement of the -OH group of a carboxyl group with hydrogen b. Addition of a thiol to a hydroxyl group c. Addition of a hydroxyl group to a phosphate...

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Anonymous

Dec 26, 2024

What would a substance that could undergo condensation polymerization most likely have?

What characteristics would a substance most likely possess to undergo condensation polymerization? Would it have: - Two double bonds - A triple bond - Two aldehyde functional groups - Two alcohol func...

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Anonymous

Dec 22, 2024

what are the functional groups of carboydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids?

What are the functional groups present in carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids, and how do these groups contribute to their biological functions?

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Anonymous

Dec 13, 2024

Which of these Functional Groups are polar ? ?

Are all of these functional groups polar? a. Hydroxyl (–OH) b. Carbonyl (C=O) c. Carboxyl (–COOH) d. Amino (–NH2) e. Sulfhydryl (–SH) f. Phosphate (–PO4) I believe that a, c, and d are polar, but I'm...