Functional Groups in Lactic Acid (CH₃CH(OH)COOH)
What functional groups are in Lactic Acid (CH₃CH(OH)COOH)?
Lactic Acid (CH₃CH(OH)COOH) contains 2 functional groups: Hydroxyl (-OH), Carboxylic Acid (-COOH). Produced in muscles during exercise. Has both a hydroxyl and a carboxylic acid group.
| Formula | CH₃CH(OH)COOH |
| Name | Lactic Acid |
| Number of Functional Groups | 2 |
| Functional Groups Present | Hydroxyl (-OH), Carboxylic Acid (-COOH) |
| Description | Produced in muscles during exercise. Has both a hydroxyl and a carboxylic acid group. |
Overview
Lactic acid (CH₃CH(OH)COOH) is produced during anaerobic respiration. It has two different functional groups.
Hydroxyl (-OH)
The carboxylic acid group (-COOH) has C=O and -OH on the same carbon. It's the acidic part of the molecule.
Carboxylic Acid (-COOH)
The hydroxyl group (-OH) on the central carbon is separate from the -COOH. This makes lactic acid both an alcohol and a carboxylic acid (a hydroxy acid).
Complete Analysis
Both groups are highlighted: hydroxyl (-OH) and carboxylic acid (-COOH). The -OH in -COOH is part of the carboxylic acid, not a separate hydroxyl.
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