Exhibit 2A The structure of ATP with various groups labeled.Group III is the entire phosphate group.

-Refer to Exhibit 2A. Which of the functional groups is the most electrophilic?

Question

Exhibit 2A The structure of ATP with various groups labeled.Group III is the entire phosphate group.
 
-Refer to Exhibit 2A. Which of the functional groups is the most electrophilic?

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The phosphate group (Group III) is the most electrophilic functional group in ATP, as it contains multiple negatively charged oxygen atoms that can attract electrons. The other functional groups in ATP, such as the nitrogenous base (Group I) and the ribose sugar (Group II), are not as electron-attracting as the phosphate group.

Exhibit 2A the Structure of ATP with Various Groups Labeled