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JAMB Chemistry 1993 Question 40

Question 40

Carbohydrates, Proteins and Amines

H2N—CH2—COOH
The two functional groups in the above compound are

  1. A.alcohol and amine
  2. B.acid and amine
  3. C.aldehyde and acid
  4. D.ketone and amine
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (acid and amine)

Explanation

The compound (glycine) has an –NH2 group (amine) and a –COOH group (carboxylic acid).