1. Chemistry
2. Organic Chemistry
3. Organic Chemistry Bonding
4. 21172

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Lidocaine (see attachment for diagram) is thought to bind to receptors in its methylated form above.

Identify in writing the atoms or groups in the above compound that could be involved in its binding to a receptor via hydrogen bonding and ionic bonding.

Give examples of the types of functional group that need to be present in the receptor sites in order for these forms of binding to take place (one example for each form of binding).