Chapter 12.8, Problem 22P

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The carbonyl compound should be identified for the given amino acid preparation.

Concept introduction:

Amino acid:

An amino acid is an organic molecule and it consists of amine group $\left({\text{-NH}}_{\text{2}}\right)$, acidic carboxyl group $(-$$\text{COOH}$$)$ and an organic $\text{R}$ group as a side chain.

The general formula for the amino acid is given below,

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The carbonyl compound should be identified for the given amino acid preparation.

Concept introduction:

Amino acid:

An amino acid is an organic molecule and it consists of amine group $\left({\text{-NH}}_{\text{2}}\right)$, acidic carboxyl group $(-$$\text{COOH}$$)$ and an organic $\text{R}$ group as a side chain.

The general formula for the amino acid is given below,