Asked by Foqrul Islam on Sep 24, 2024
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Shown below is the structure of Lactimidomycin, a potent inhibitor of cell migration, proliferation and protein synthesis. Identify the carboxylic acid derivative/s in the structure of Lactimidomycin. 
A) Ester
B) Anhydride
C) Nitrile
D) Imine
Carboxylic Acid
Organic acids characterized by the presence of at least one carboxyl group (-COOH), widely found in nature.
Derivative
In chemistry, a compound that is derived from a similar compound by a chemical reaction.
- Recognize carboxylic acid derivatives within complex molecules and predict their reactivity.
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Stephanie Mullinsabout 15 hours ago
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The only carboxylic acid derivative present in the structure of Lactimidomycin is an ester, as indicated by the presence of the carbonyl group (C=O) attached to an oxygen (O) and a carbon (C) that is also attached to an oxygen (O). Therefore, the correct answer is A) Ester.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize carboxylic acid derivatives within complex molecules and predict their reactivity.
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