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Identify the two functional groups in the following compound

Identify the two functional groups in the following compound-example-1

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D. amine and alcohol

Step-by-step explanation:

Organic compounds are identified using the functional group they contain. The functional group defines their peculiarity and chemical identity. For example, alkenes are identified by a double bond functional group (=), alcohols are identified by an hydroxyl functional group (OH) etc.

According to this question, a compound was given as an attached image. The compound posseses:

- an hydroxyl group (OH) indicating that it has an ALCOHOL functional group

- an N-H group indicating that it has an amine functional group

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