IB Chemistry SL 3.2.2 Functional Groups

Practise identifying halogeno, hydroxyl, carbonyl, carboxyl, alkoxy, amino, amido, ester and phenyl groups in varied structural representations. Give the functional-group name…

Syllabus
First assessment 2025
Objective
3.2.2
Level
SL

Exam points

  • locate and name each functional group in a condensed or skeletal structure
  • distinguish a group name such as carbonyl from a series name such as aldehyde
  • use the displayed functional group to predict a characteristic reaction or property

3.2.2—Functional groups question 1

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Strychnine, C21H22 N2O2(Mr=334.4)\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:

Figure for Question 3.2.2—Functional groups question 1 — IB Chemistry SL

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

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