Organic Chemistry (6th Edition)
Organic Chemistry (6th Edition)
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ISBN: 9781260119107
Author: Janice Gorzynski Smith
Publisher: McGraw Hill Education
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Chapter 3.2, Problem 9P
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Interpretation: The functional groups present in oseltamivir and shikimic acids are to be identified.

Concept introduction: Functional groups are specific substituents present in the molecule that is responsible for the characteristic chemical reactions. For example, functional groups possess a carbonyl group includes aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, amides, esters and acid chlorides; alcohols contain hydroxyl (OH) functional group. Amines are nitrogen containing functional groups. These are the derivatives of ammonia.

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