The C O double bond has a dipole moment of about 2.4 D and a bond length of about 1.23 . (a) Calculate the amount of charge separation in this bond. (b) Use this information to evaluate the relative importance of the following two resonance contributors: O C R R C+ R R O (R is a general symbol for a carbon-containing group.)
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Many naturally occurring compounds contain more than one functional group. Identify the functional groups in the following compounds: (a) Penicillin G is a naturally occurring antibiotic. (b) Dopamine is the neurotransmitter that is deficient in Parkinsons disease. (c) Capsaicin gives the fiery taste to chili peppers. (d) Thyroxine is the principal thyroid hormone. (e) Testosterone is a male sex hormone. HO CH2C HO CH3O HO HO O I I CH2 I I H2 NH2 CH COOH NH2 C O NH N S COOH penicillin G O dopamine capsaicin thyroxine O OH testosterone
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The structure of penicillin G is shown below:
Penicillin G is an antibiotic. The functional groups present in penicillin G are amide, thioether, aromatic, and carboxylic acid.
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