Question

Identify the functional group(s) that appear in ketoprofen. ketoprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug. g

Answer 1

Answer:

             Ketoprofen is a non-steroidal anti- inflammatory drug. It molecular formula is  C16H14O3 and IUPAC name is 2-(3-Benzoylphenyl)propionic acid. As shown in the figure it has four functional groups :

1. carboxylic acid group

2. methyl group

3. a ketone group

4. two aromatic rings