Chapter 24, Problem 24.62QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Lemon juice used to suppress the odor of fish; the reason has to be explained.

Concept introduction:

Functional group: A group of atoms that gives the behavior of the chemical compounds.

Functional groups like,

Amine: $\text{R}-{\text{NH}}_{\text{2}}$ linkage, where R can be hydrocarbon group.

Bronsted base: A substance that accept proton (hydrogen ion).

Hydrogen bonding: An electrostatic attraction between hydrogen and more electronegative atom like nitrogen, oxygen, or fluorine.