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(a)
Interpretation: The vitamin which possesses a structure that does not contain nitrogen has to be predicted.
Concept introduction: The organic compounds which are essential in small amounts for the proper functioning of the human body are called vitamins. The vitamins should be taken through diet. There are two types of vitamins, fat-soluble vitamins and fat-soluble vitamins.
(b)
Interpretation: The vitamin which possesses a structure that contains a metal atom has to be predicted.
Concept introduction: The organic compounds which are essential in small amounts for the proper functioning of the human body are called vitamins. The vitamins should be taken through diet. There are two types of vitamins, fat-soluble vitamins and fat-soluble vitamins.
(c)
Interpretation: The vitamin which has a saturated or an
Concept introduction: The organic compounds which are essential in small amounts for the proper functioning of the human body are called vitamins. The vitamins should be taken through diet. There are two types of vitamins, fat-soluble vitamins and fat-soluble vitamins.
(d)
Interpretation: The vitamin which has one or more carboxyl group has to be predicted.
Concept introduction: The organic compounds which are essential in small amounts for the proper functioning of the human body are called vitamins. The vitamins should be taken through diet. There are two types of vitamins, fat-soluble vitamins and fat-soluble vitamins.
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