Multiple Choice
Atorvastatin (structure shown) is the active ingredient in Lipitor, a drug classified as a statin, used for lowering blood cholesterol. Which of these functional groups is not present in atorvastatin?
A) carboxylic acid
B) benzene
C) ketone
D) amine
E) amide
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