Understanding the Reactivity of Multifunctional Organic Molecules

Hard Organic Chemistry Functional Groups

In organic chemistry, functional groups are important because they dictate the chemical reactions and properties of a compound. Consider a molecule that contains the following functional groups: hydroxyl (-OH), carboxyl (-COOH), and amine (-NH2).

Which of the following statements correctly describes the reactivity and properties of this multifunctional molecule?

The molecule is likely to be amphipathic and can form hydrogen bonds with water.

The presence of the carboxyl group will prevent the molecule from participating in acid-base reactions.

The hydroxyl group will decrease the overall polarity of the molecule.

The amine group will make the molecule more hydrophobic than hydrophilic.

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