Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
Functional group should be identified in Lactic acid.
Concept Introduction:
Functional group in
Carboxylic acid: In carboxylic acid the functional group is the carbonyl group, which is combination of the carbonyl group and hydroxyl group.
The carboxyl functional group attached to alkyl group or aryl group
For example
(b)
Interpretation:
Functional group should be identified in the styrene molecule.
Concept Introduction:
Functional group in organic chemistry: The most common functional groups are carbonyls
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