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Polydentate Ligands

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The functional derivative of carboxylic acid present in the structure is:

A

Amide

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B

Ester

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C

Both (a) and (b)

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is B Ester
The functional derivative of the carboxylic acid is an ester. Ester has a similar formula as that of acid but instead of a hydroxyl group on one side of carbonyl carbon, there is a presence of alkoxy group. Hence, the corerct answer is option (b).

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