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Functional Groups

Published on Nov 29, 2015

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FUNCTIONAL GROUPS

BY: RILEY-GRACE JORDAN
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HYDROXYL

  • Structural formula: (-OH)
  • Allows molecules to act as an alcohol or a polar molecule.
  • Example: ethanol
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CARBOXYL

  • Structural formula:R-COOH
  • Act as an acid by loosing hydrogen and can also be polar.
  • Example: organic acids
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AMINE

  • Structural formula:-NHR
  • Can act as bases by picking up free hydrogens
  • Example: trimethylamine
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PHOSPHATE

  • Structural formula: PO43-
  • Usually involved with E Transfers or ATP. Can act like a negative ion.
  • Example: salt

Riley-Grace Jordan