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Author: Janice G. Smith
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Chapter 17, Problem 17.61P
Answer the following questions about curcumin, a yellow pigment isolated from turmeric, a tropical perennial in the ginger family and a principal ingredient in curry powder.
a. In Chapter 11 we learned that most enols, compounds that contain a hydroxy group bonded to a
b. Explain why the enol
c. Why is curcumin colored?
d. Explain why curcumin is an antioxidant
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Chapter 17 Solutions
Organic Chemistry
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a....Ch. 17 - 17.28 Draw a structure corresponding to each...Ch. 17 - 17.29 a. Draw the 14 constitutional isomers of...Ch. 17 - Prob. 17.31PCh. 17 - Prob. 17.32PCh. 17 - Prob. 17.33PCh. 17 - 17.33 Label each compound as aromatic,...Ch. 17 - Prob. 17.35PCh. 17 - 17.35 Pentalene, azulene, and heptalene are...Ch. 17 - 17.36 The purine heterocycle occurs commonly in...Ch. 17 - 17.38
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