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To determine: What
Answer to Problem 12.37UTC
Solution: The following functional groups are present in Gingerol
- Phenol
- Ether
- Alcohol
Ketone
Explanation of Solution
The structure of Gingerol is shown below, in which all the functional groups are marked.
Phenol: When −OH group is attached directly to benzene ring
Ether: When there is R-O-R’ group, where R and R’:
Ketone: When two alkyl (or aryl) groups are attached to a carbonyl group
Alcohol: When −OH group is attached to an alkyl chain.
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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