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Which of the following antibiotics contain sulfur?
Which of the following antibiotics contain sulfur?
Which element shares the chalcogen group with sulfur?
Which element shares the chalcogen group with sulfur?
What is a major focus of oil refineries related to fossil fuels?
What is a major focus of oil refineries related to fossil fuels?
What is a classical chemical test for the detection of sulfur compounds?
What is a classical chemical test for the detection of sulfur compounds?
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Which two amino acids are organosulfur compounds?
Which two amino acids are organosulfur compounds?
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Study Notes
Antibiotics and Sulfur
- Antibiotics that contain sulfur include sulfonamides.
The Chalcogen Group
- Sulfur shares the chalcogen group with oxygen, selenium, tellurium, and polonium.
Oil Refineries and Fossil Fuels
- A major focus of oil refineries related to fossil fuels is the removal of sulfur from crude oil and its products.
Detection of Sulfur Compounds
- A classical chemical test for the detection of sulfur compounds is the sodium nitroprusside test.
Organosulfur Compounds
- The two amino acids that are organosulfur compounds are methionine and cysteine.
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Test your knowledge of organosulfur compounds and their properties, synthesis, and significance in nature. Explore the role of organosulfur compounds in sweet and foul odors, as well as their presence in vital biological molecules such as amino acids and antibiotics.
