Question

8. What is meant by functional group? What functional group is present in:
(i) CH2CH2OH(ii) CH3CH2COCH, (iii) HCOOH​

Answer 1

Answer:

Functional groups are the atoms or group of atoms attached to a hydrocarbon chain which changes the property of parent hydroarbon chain.

Explanation:

1) alcohol group (ol in suffix)

2) aldehyde

3) carboxylic acid.

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