Question

define functional group..

Answer 1

The functional group is defined as an atom or group of atoms joined in a specific manner, which gives the chemical properties of the organic compound and are the centers for chemical reactivity.

Compounds having a similar functional group have undergone similar reactions. The presence of functional groups enables the systematization of organic compounds into different classes.

Answer 2

If an atom or group of atoms in an organic compound that defines the structure of a family of compounds and determines the properties of the family is called the functional group.For ex-Hydroxyl group..

And it's also responsible for the characteristic property of compounds.