
Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation: The functional group present in the given molecule has to be identified.
Concept Introduction:
The molecules having smell has a unique structural feature called functional group present in them. A functional group is an unusual feature of a molecule that imparts a particular smell to the molecule. There are different types of
(a)

Answer to Problem C6.1RE
In this molecule, the functional group present is −COO, ester group.
Explanation of Solution
The given molecule is as follows:
In this molecule, the structural formula given shows an ester group. It has a −COO group attached after the second carbon atom. The compound will have a sweet smell due to the presence of an ester group.
(b)
Interpretation:
The functional group present in the given molecule has to be identified.
Concept Introduction:
The molecules having smell has a unique structural feature called functional group present in them. A functional group is an unusual feature of a molecule that imparts a particular smell to the molecule. There are different types of functional groups; carboxyl, ester, amine, alcohol, etc.
(b)

Answer to Problem C6.1RE
In this molecule, the functional group present is −CO,
Explanation of Solution
The given molecule is as follows:
In this molecule, the structural formula given shows a ketone group. It has a −CO group attached after the second carbon atom. The compound will have a minty smell due to the presence of the ketone group.
(c)
Interpretation:
The functional group present in the given molecule has to be identified.
Concept Introduction:
The molecules having smell has a unique structural feature called functional group present in them. A functional group is an unusual feature of a molecule that imparts a particular smell to the molecule. There are different types of functional groups; carboxyl, ester, amine, alcohol, etc.
(c)

Answer to Problem C6.1RE
In this molecule, the functional group present is −COOH,
Explanation of Solution
The given molecule is as follows:
In this molecule, the structural formula given shows a carboxylic acid group. It has a −CO group attached after the fourth carbon atom. The compound will have a putrid smell due to the presence of the carboxyl group.
(d)
Interpretation: The functional group present in the given molecule has to be identified.
Concept Introduction:
The molecules having smell has a unique structural feature called functional group present in them. A functional group is an unusual feature of a molecule that imparts a particular smell to the molecule. There are different types of functional groups; carboxyl, ester, amine, alcohol, etc.
(d)

Answer to Problem C6.1RE
In this molecule, the functional group present is −NH2, amine group.
Explanation of Solution
The given molecule is as follows:
In this molecule, the structural formula given shows an amine group. It has a −NH2 group attached after the third carbon atom. The compound will have a fishy smell due to the presence of an amine group.
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