The organic compound shown in Question 7 contains which functional group? O a. carboxyl O b. ester linkage O c. halogen O d. hydroxyl

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The organic compound shown in Question 7 contains which functional group?
a. carboxyl
O b. ester linkage
O c. halogen
O d. hydroxyl
Transcribed Image Text:The organic compound shown in Question 7 contains which functional group? a. carboxyl O b. ester linkage O c. halogen O d. hydroxyl
HO
HO.
Transcribed Image Text:HO HO.
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To solve this problem we have to identify the functional groups present in the given compound. 

Functional groups are the compound or elements present in a carbon chain which alter the property of the hydrocarbon. 

Some common function group and there symbols 

Halogen : -F, -Cl, -Br, -I 

Hydroxy group : -OH 

Carboxyl group : -COOH 

Ester group: -COOR 


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