Multiple Choice
Which of the following functional groups increases the solubility of organic compounds in water?
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4. Biomolecules
Functional Groups
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Which of these is a thiol?
A
—SH
B
—COH
C
—OH
D
None of the listed responses is correct.
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Identify the functional group associated with a thiol. A thiol contains a sulfhydryl group, which is represented by the chemical structure .
Examine each of the given options to determine if any match the structure of a thiol.
The first option, , matches the structure of a thiol, as it contains the sulfhydryl group.
The second option, , represents an aldehyde group, not a thiol.
The third option, , represents a hydroxyl group, which is characteristic of alcohols, not thiols.
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