Taxol is a potent chemotherapeutic agent (isolated from the Pacific Yew tree) which is especially effective against ovarian canc

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Taxol is a potent chemotherapeutic agent (isolated from the Pacific Yew tree) which is especially effective against ovarian canc

er. Which functional groups is not contained in taxol?

Chemistry

1 answer:

butalik [34] · Answer 1 · 2022-07-31T23:05:10+03:00

Answer:

Amine

Explanation:

The functional groups contained in Taxol are :

Ketone , Ester, Amide and Alcohol

while the functional group that is not contained in the Taxol is Amine

Taxol is a very potent anti-cancer chemotherapeutic, and it is also groped into a class called Taxanes and this makes it effective in the treatment of breast and ovarian cancer.