Question

what are functional group? list some of the common functional group found in organic compounds
and given their group formula​

Answer 1

Answer:

Functional group is a specific grouping of elements that is characteristics of a class of compounds and determines some properties and reactions of that class.

There are some common functioal groups are given below :

• R - OH is the functional group of alcohol.
• R - O - R is the functional group of ether.
• H/R - CHO is the functional group of aldehyde.
• H/R - COOH is the functional group of carboxylic acid.
• - CN is the functioal group of cyanide.

Here,

H is the hydrogen.

O is the oxygen.

C is the carbon.

R is the alkyl group.

N is the nitrogen.