Question

Define functional group and give an example

Answer 1

the characteristics properties of an organic compound depend mainly on an atom a group of atoms in its molecules known as the functional group
Example: functional group of alcohols is R-OH where'R' is alkyl group

Answer 2

the functional groups such as alcohols,aldehydes,ketones and carboxylic acids bestow characteristics properties to the carbon compounds that contain them
ex: esters -_cooh