Physics, asked by sreedhar2, 1 year ago

Briefly explain the functional groups in carbon compounds.

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Answered by ganicutie

alcohol-OH
carboxylic acids- COOH
aldehyde- CHO
ketone-CO

THESE ARE THE MAIN FUNCTIONAL GROUPS FOR CARBON COMPOUNDS.

IN ANY CARBON COMPOUND, ANY OF THESE GROUPS REPLACE 1 OR MORE HYDROGEN.

THEY PROVIDE SPECIFIC CHEMICAL PROPERTIES TO THE CARBON COMPOUND IRRESPECTIVE OF LENGTH OF CARBON CHAIN.

sreedhar2: i cant get ketone group.. could you please explain?

ganicutie: wt doubt u ve?

ganicutie: i'll try to make u understand

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