Question

(a) What is meant by a functional group in an organic compound?
(b) Name the functional group present in () CH.CH,OH (ii
) CH,COOH​

Answer 1

Explanation:

An atom or a group of atom which a carbon compound reactive and decides its properties its is called functional groups

Answer 2

ans:(a) Functional group is an atom or group of atoms or reactive part of compound, which determines chemical properties of compounds.  (i) —OH (Alcohol)  (ii) —COOH (Carboxylic acid)