Question

Explain the term functional group with example.

Answer 1

Functional group is an atom aura a group of atom which attach with an element or compound to change its chemical properties.....Eg -' functional group carboxylic acid I.e.COOH group

Answer 2

A heteroatom or a group of atoms that gives a specific property to a compound irrespective of their length and the nature of the carbon chain is known as a functional group

eg: Alchohol (-OH)

     Aldehyde (-CHO)

     Ketone (-CO)

     Carboxylic acid (COOH)