Chemistry: An Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry (13th Edition)
Chemistry: An Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry (13th Edition)
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Author: Karen C. Timberlake
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 12, Problem 12.37UTC
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To determine: What functional groups are present in Gingerol ( a pungent compound present in ginger).

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Answer to Problem 12.37UTC

Solution: The following functional groups are present in Gingerol

  1. Phenol
  2. Ether
  3. Alcohol
  4. Ketone

Explanation of Solution

The structure of Gingerol is shown below, in which all the functional groups are marked.

Chemistry: An Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry (13th Edition), Chapter 12, Problem 12.37UTC

Phenol: When −OH group is attached directly to benzene ring

Ether: When there is R-O-R’ group, where R and R’: aromatic ring or alkyl chain

Ketone: When two alkyl (or aryl) groups are attached to a carbonyl group

Alcohol: When −OH group is attached to an alkyl chain.

Conclusion

There can be different functional groups present in an organic compound. Gingerol is an organic compound present in Ginger which contains following four functional groups: Phenol, Ether, Ketone and Alcohol.

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