Which of the following lists the correct functional groups found in aspartame,the artificial sweetener?
A)Amine,aromatic,carboxylic acid,ether,ketone
B)Amine,amide,aromatic,carboxylic acid,ester
C)Amide,alcohol,aromatic,carboxylic acid,ether
D)Amine,aromatic,carboxylic acid,ester,nitrile

Question

Which of the following lists the correct functional groups found in aspartame,the artificial sweetener? 
A)Amine,aromatic,carboxylic acid,ether,ketone 
B)Amine,amide,aromatic,carboxylic acid,ester 
C)Amide,alcohol,aromatic,carboxylic acid,ether 
D)Amine,aromatic,carboxylic acid,ester,nitrile

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Aspartame contains an amine group (-NH2), an amide group (-CONH-), an aromatic group (phenyl ring), a carboxylic acid group (-COOH), and an ester group (-COO-). Therefore, option B is the correct answer, which includes all the functional groups present in aspartame.

Which of the Following Lists the Correct Functional Groups Found