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Multiple Choice
Which functional group is characterized by the presence of a nitrogen atom?
A
Amine
B
Aldehyde
C
Alcohol
D
Ether
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Identify the key feature of each functional group listed: Aldehyde, Alcohol, Ether, and Amine.
Recall that an Aldehyde contains a carbonyl group (C=O) bonded to at least one hydrogen atom, but no nitrogen.
Recognize that an Alcohol contains a hydroxyl group (-OH) attached to a carbon atom, with no nitrogen present.
Understand that an Ether has an oxygen atom connected to two alkyl or aryl groups (R-O-R'), again without nitrogen.
Know that an Amine is characterized by the presence of a nitrogen atom bonded to carbon and/or hydrogen atoms, making it the functional group with nitrogen.