Match each functional group to the best description of its physical and chemical

Question

Match each functional group to the best description of its physical and chemical properties?

1: Methyl

2: Phosphate

3: Hydroxyl

4: Amino

5: Carboxyl

A: Nonpolar, hydrophobic, found in hydrocarbon chains.

B: Polar, soluble, forms H bonds, forms alcohols.

C:  Polar, soluble, protons can dissociate from this group and it has acidic properties.

D: Polar, soluble, can act as a weak base and accept a proton, found in proteins and nucleic acids

E: Polar, soluble, found in nucleic acids, can be acidic if it loses protons.

Explanation / Answer

1. methyl : A

2. phosphate : C

3. hydroxyl : B

4. amino : D

5. carboxyl : E

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