Question

1. match the structures with there name

a. —oh c. —nh₂
b.

—c—o—h d. — sh
hydroxyl group choose
carboxyl group choose
amine group choose
sulfhydryl group choose

Explanation:

• Hydroxyl groups are defined by the -OH functional group.
• Carboxyl groups have the structure $-\text{C}(=\text{O})-\text{O}-\text{H}$.
• Amine groups are characterized by the $-\text{NH}_2$ functional group.
• Sulfhydryl groups are identified by the -SH functional group.

Answer:

hydroxyl group: A. —OH
carboxyl group: B. $\boldsymbol{-\text{C}(=\text{O})-\text{O}-\text{H}}$
amine group: C. —NH₂
sulfhydryl group: D. —SH