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Molecule of the day - Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)

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This one-minute molecule profile introduces Vitamin C, identifies important structural features or functional groups, and links the molecule to its water-soluble vitamin context.

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Learning goals

What you should be able to do

  • identify important structural features or functional groups in Vitamin C
  • relate the structure of Vitamin C to its chemical or biological role

Curriculum links

VCE Chemistry connections

  • Unit 4, Area of Study 2Medicinal chemistry
  • Unit 4, Area of Study 1Structure, nomenclature and properties of organic compounds