Part A: Which of the functional groups alkene, alcohol, phenol, thiol, and ether
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Question
Part A:
Which of the functional groups alkene, alcohol, phenol, thiol, and ether are found in each of the following:
Match each functional group to the appropriate blanks in the sentences on the right. Make certain each sentence is complete before submitting your answer.
alcohol
alkene
thiol
ether
phenol
Which of the functional groups are found in capsaicin? _____ , _____ and _____
Which of the functional groups are found in both gingerol and shogaol? _____ and ____
Part B:
Gingerol and shogaol differ with respect to the functional group that exists in the chain. Enter the balanced chemical equation for the reaction that would convert gingerol (C17H26O4) to shogaol (C17H24O3).
alcohol
alkene
thiol
ether
phenol
Which of the functional groups are found in capsaicin? _____ , _____ and _____
Which of the functional groups are found in both gingerol and shogaol? _____ and ____
Part B:
Gingerol and shogaol differ with respect to the functional group that exists in the chain. Enter the balanced chemical equation for the reaction that would convert gingerol (C17H26O4) to shogaol (C17H24O3).
Explanation / Answer
Which of the functional groups are found in capsaicin = Phenol , Ether and alkene.
Which of the functional groups are found in both gingerol and shogaol = Phenol and Ether.
coversion of gingerol to shogaol is a dehydration reaction.
C17H26O4 -----> C17H24O3 + H2O