IB Chemistry SL 3.2.2 Functional Groups Questions

Use real exam questions to identify named functional groups in organic structures and distinguish the groups present in related molecules.

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Identify halogeno, hydroxyl, carbonyl, carboxyl, alkoxy, amino, amido, ester or phenyl groups from a displayed or condensed organic structure.
Name and compare the functional groups present in one molecule or in related organic structures, including multifunctional compounds.
Use a functional group to identify a compound class or explain a characteristic reaction or property such as esterification, hydrolysis or amine classification.

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Strychnine, $\mathrm{C}_{21} \mathrm{H}_{22} \mathrm{~N}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{2}\left(M_{\mathrm{r}}=334.4\right)$ , is a white crystalline solid obtained from plants.

The formula of strychnine is:

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State the name of the functional group containing the nitrogen atom labelled "1".

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