Chapter 17.4, Problem 17.13P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The compounds that are a-hydroxy acids should be selected from the following:

Tartaric acid; 3-hydroxybutanoic acid; salicylic acid

Concept Introduction:

Functional groups are the groups of atoms or atoms which are bonded with parent carbon chain in the organic molecule and are responsible for the physical and chemical properties of the compound. In organic chemistry, there are different functional groups such as carboxylic acid, alcohol, ester, or amide.