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Identify the functional group in the following molecule:

Paracetamol

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Solution

Phenolic (-OH) group and secondary amide group `(("R" - "C" - "NH" -),(||         ),("O"           ))`

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Chapter 16: Chemistry in Everyday Life - Exercises [Page 270]

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Balbharati Chemistry [English] 11 Standard
Chapter 16 Chemistry in Everyday Life
Exercises | Q 3. (B) | Page 270

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