Chapter 5, Problem 5.59QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Find the functional group of a compound which is responsible for flavour of strawberry and intermediate in metabolic pathway using the ball-and-stick model.

Concept introduction:

Functional group of a compound is defined as groups of atoms or reactive site of a molecule where the chemical reactions occur.

Examples: aldehyde($\text{-CHO}$), ketone($\text{-CO-}$), carboxylic aid($\text{-COOH}$) , etc.