Many compounds contain more than one functional group. Prostaglandin E1, a hormone that re...

Many compounds contain more than one functional group. Prostaglandin E1, a hormone that regulates the relaxation of smooth muscles, contains two different kinds of carbonyl groups. Classify each one (aldehyde, ketone, carboxylic acid, ester, amide, acyl chloride, or acid anhydride). Identify the most acidic proton in prostaglandin E1 and use Table 1.8 to estimate its pKa.

Prostaglandin E1