Which functional group contains a nitrogen atom and an oxygen atom?

August 2019 NY Regents Chemistry Exam

23 Which functional group contains a nitrogen atom and an oxygen atom?

(1) ester

(2) ether
 
(3) amide

(4) amine

Solution: We need to take a look at Table R on the Reference table which lists the classes of organic compounds together with their functional groups. An amide has both an oxygen atom and a nitrogen atom.

Answer: 3

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