Question

Decide whether the below molecules (functional groups) are acidic or basic. Name the functional groups.

A) OH
B) CH₃
C) CH
D) NH
E) НАС

Answer 1

The functional groups in the given molecules can be classified as basic or acidic.

Step-by-step explanation:

The acidity or basicity of a molecule is determined by the presence of certain functional groups. In this case:

A) OH: The hydroxyl group (OH) is basic.

B) CH₃: The methyl group (CH₃) is neither acidic nor basic.

C) CH: The hydrogen atom in the methyl group (CH) is neither acidic nor basic.

D) NH: The amine group (NH) is basic.

E) НАС: The carboxyl group НАС is acidic.

Therefore, the functional groups in the given molecules can be classified as basic (OH and NH) or acidic (НАС).