Chapter 17.2, Problem 1QQ

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Among the given elements, the one that is not present in the functional group of primary amine has to be identified.

Concept Introduction:

Organic compounds are the important basis of life.  They include gasoline, coal, dyes, and clothing fibers etc.  The compounds that are obtained from living organisms are termed as organic compounds and those obtained from the earth are known as inorganic compounds.  Organic compounds are found in earth also apart from living organisms.  All the organic compounds contain the element carbon.  Urea was synthesized in the laboratory which is an organic compound.

Functional group in an organic molecule is the feature that is directly involved in most of the chemical reactions in which the molecule takes part.