Chapter 25, Problem 7QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Each of the given molecules is to be classified as alcohol, aldehyde, ketone, carboxylic acid, or amine.

Concept introduction:

Functional groups are structural units within organic compounds that are defined by specific bonding arrangements between specific atoms.

Aldehydes are the organic compounds thatcontain $-\text{CHO}$ as a functional group.

Alcohols are the organic compounds thatcontain $-\text{OH}$ as a functional group.

Ketones are the organic compounds thatcontain $-\text{CO}-$ as a functional group.

Amines are the organic compounds thatcontain $-\text{N}$ as a functional group.

Carboxylic acids are the organic compounds thatcontain $-\text{COOH}$ as a functional group.

Esters are theorganic compounds thatcontain $-\text{COO}-$ as a functional group.

Amides are the organic compounds thatcontain $-\text{CONH}$ as a functional group.