Question

Perform test for identification of function group in a given organic compound ‛q’

Answer 1

make q to react with different metals and nonmetals so the we can find the valence electrons by which we can tell it is from which group

Answer 2

First we have make q to react with different metals and nonmetals by which we can tell it is from which group that is if COOH is belongs to -oic acid, Ketones as in CO, CHO as in aldehyde and OH for alcohols. There are also some complex groups called esters which are sweet smelling substances used as a flavouring agents. They belong to the group alkyl alkanoate.