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federox

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on: May 31, 2013
A chemist wishes to make an organic molecule less acidic. Which of the following functional groups should be added to the molecule in order to do so?
A) carboxyl
B) sulfhydryl
C) hydroxyl
D) amino
E) phosphate


coco

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Reply #1 on: Jun 1, 2013
This is what I got for this question: D. Let me know if you need more help!


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Reply #2 on: Jun 5, 2013
Thanks :D


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