Amygdalin (Laetrile) was once touted for its potential anticancer activity. However, the claims were never scientifically verified. Identify the functional group circled.

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The functional group that is circled in the image is the nitrile functional group (-C≡N). Amygdalin (Laetrile) contains a nitrile group as well as other functional groups such as glucose and benzene rings. The nitrile group has been suggested to be responsible for some of the potential anticancer activity of Amygdalin/Laetrile.

Amygdalin (Laetrile) Was Once Touted for Its Potential Anticancer Activity