Chapter 15, Problem 15.48AP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Functional groups should be identified given the aldosterone molecule.

Concept Introduction:

Functional group: They are certain substitutes in the organic molecules which are determine the characteristic reactions taking place in it.

Carbonyl group:

A carbon atom is double-bonded to an oxygen atom $(C=O)$ is called as carbonyl group which is one of the functional group.

If the carbonyl carbon is attached with two alkyl or aryl group is called as ketone, if the carbonyl carbon is attached with one hydrogen atom and one alkyl or aryl group is called as aldehyde.

A hemiacetal or a hemiketal: addition of alcohol to an aldehyde or ketone which produce hemi acetal.

Alcohol:

The compound contains hydroxyl $\left(\text{OH}\right)$ group, which is bonded with tetrahedral carbon atom is called as an alcohol.

Example is given below

Alkenes:

Alkenes are a class of hydrocarbons. The carbon-carbon double bond is called as alkenes and it is also called as olefins.