Organic Chemistry: Structure and Function
Organic Chemistry: Structure and Function
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ISBN: 9781319079451
Author: K. Peter C. Vollhardt, Neil E. Schore
Publisher: W. H. Freeman
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Chapter 2, Problem 66P
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Interpretation: The classes that cannot be used to represent type of functional groups found in Genipin should be chosen.

Concept introduction: Genipin plays the role of cross linker that is naturally found in collagen, proteins and gelatin.

A functional group is defined as an atom or group of certain atoms that confer reactivity to the overall organic compound. They undergo specific reactions. Majority of functional groups are polarized in nature. The presence of functional groups controls the reactivity of organic moiety as a whole.

The major functional groups are given as follows:

  Organic Chemistry: Structure and Function, Chapter 2, Problem 66P

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