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Quiz on Acyl Carbon

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Question 1

What is the general formula for an acyl group, and how does it differ from an alkyl group?

Answer

Acyl: RCO-, Alkyl: R-, Difference: Acyl contains a carbonyl group (C=O). 

Acyl: R-, Alkyl: RCO-, Difference: Alkyl contains a carbonyl group (C=O).

Acyl: ROH, Alkyl: R-, Difference: Acyl contains a hydroxyl group (OH).

Acyl: RCO-, Alkyl: ROH, Difference: Alkyl contains a hydroxyl group (OH).