Questions: The compound below contains a functional group.

The compound below contains a functional group.
Transcript text: The compound below contains a $\qquad$ functional group.
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Solution Steps

Step 1: Identify the Functional Group

Examine the structure of the compound provided. The compound has a carbonyl group (C=O) bonded to an oxygen atom, which is further bonded to a carbon atom (CH3).

Step 2: Classify the Functional Group

The structure matches the general form of an ester, which is characterized by the functional group -COO-.

Final Answer

The compound below contains an ester functional group.

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