Question

Name the alkyl radical and the functional group of the following organic compounds: [4 MARKS]
(i) $C{H}_{3}OH$ (ii) $C_2{H}_{5}OH$ (iii) $C_3{H}_{7}CHO$ (iv) $C_4{H}_{9}COOH$

Answer 1

Each Part: 1 Mark

Organic compound Alkyl radical Functional group
(i) $C{H}_{3}OH$ Methyl radical Hydroxyl group
(ii) $C_2{H}_{5}OH$ Ethyl radical Hydroxyl group
(iii) $C_3{H}_{7}CHO$ Propyl radical Aldehyde group
(iv) $C_4{H}_{9}COOH$ Butyl radical Carboxyl group