Question

Using the labels (A, B, C, etc.) from the list of functional groups provided, identify the functional groups present in each of the molecules on the next page. Some choices may be used more than once, and some may not be used. Write your answers (letters only) in the box under each compound. Use only these labels (i.e. if a group appears that is not on the list, you do not need to include it).

A) Alkyl halide

B) Ketone

C) Amide

D) Alcohol

E) Carboxylic acid

F) Amine

G) Ether

H) Acid halide

I) Nitrile

J) Epoxide

K) Anhydride

L) Nitro

M) Aldehyde

N) Ester

O) Aromatic

Ho 0 Lovastatin lipid-lowering medication Diazepam Anti-anxiety drug OH Escilitopram (Lexapro) Anti-depressant Naproxern NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory Dilantin 4,5-Epoxy-(E)-2-decenal Flavoring agent found in certain fruits

Answer 1

Lovastatin ester, alcohol (- C O - O - ester) (- O - H alcohol) Diazepam amide (- C O - N), alkylhalide, aromatic Escilitopram (Lexapro) alkyl halide (- F), Nitrile (- C = N), aromatic amine (- N), ether (- O -) Naproxen ether, aromatic, carboxylic acid (- COOH) 4, 5 - Epoxy (E) - 2 - decanal epoxide, aldehyde (- C O - H) Dilantin amide, aromatic