Question

Define the term functional group. Identify the functional group present in the following compounds : O

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(i) CH3CH2CH2OH (ii) H-C-H

Answer 1

Hetero atoms or groups of atoms containing hetero atoms are called functional groups . In 1 OH is functional group

Answer 2

these hetero atoms and the group containing these confer specific properties to the compound ,regardless of the length and nature of the carbon Chain are called functional groups