Question

(i) Define functional group and complete the following table : Functional group Formula Compound Ethyl alcohol Acetaldehyde​

Answer 1

Answer:

It is a part of compound or molecule which is responsible for chemical reactivity and chemical properties.

Explanation:

C2H5OH

HCHO

Answer 2

Answer:

 functional group is an atom or group of atoms within a molecule that determine the characteristic property of organic compounds.

Functional group  Name of the compound

1. −OH  Ethyl alcohol C2H5−OH

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2.    H. H

        I. I

   (−C=O)   Acetaldehyde (CH3-3=0)

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