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Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems

Identifying Functional Groups Involved in Acid-Base Reactions

Easy Organic Chemistry Functional Groups

In organic chemistry, various functional groups determine the properties and reactivity of organic molecules. A functional group is a specific group of atoms within a molecule that is responsible for certain characteristic chemical reactions of that molecule. For example, the hydroxyl group (-OH) is known for making compounds more polar and capable of hydrogen bonding.

Consider the following organic compounds:

  1. Compound A: C3H8O, containing a hydroxyl (-OH) group
  2. Compound B: C5H10O2, containing a carboxylic acid (-COOH) group
  3. Compound C: C4H10N, containing an amino (-NH2) group
  4. Compound D: C2H4, an alkene with no functional groups

Based on this information, which compound contains a functional group that is primarily involved in acid-base reactions?

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