Functional groups Flashcards
1
Q
What is a carboxyl group?
A
A hydroxyl and carbonyl attached to a single carbon atom (COOH)
2
Q
What is a hydroxyl group?
A
A single OH bond
3
Q
What is a carbonyl group?
A
A carbon atom double bonded to an oxygen atom
4
Q
What is an amino group?
A
A single nitrogen bonded to two hydrogen atoms. NH2