carbonyl group

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the bivalent radical CO

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A monosaccharide can switch from the acyclic (open-chain) form to a cyclic form, through a nucleophilic addition reaction between the carbonyl group and one of the hydroxyls of the same molecule. Source: Internet

Characterization An aldehyde differs from a ketone because of its hydrogen atom attached to its carbonyl group, making aldehydes easier to oxidize. Source: Internet

Guanine has the C-6 carbonyl group that acts as the hydrogen bond acceptor, while a group at N-1 and the amino group at C-2 act as the hydrogen bond donors. Source: Internet

It has two ionizable groups in the physiological range (the amino group in alpha-position to the amide carbonyl group and the carboxyl group). Source: Internet

Hydroxylamine (NH 2 OH) can also add to the carbonyl group. Source: Internet

Ketones don't have a hydrogen atom bonded to the carbonyl group, and are more resistant to oxidation. Source: Internet

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