Question

what are functional groups in chem.??

Answer 1

Functional groups are specific atoms, ions, or groups of atoms having consistent properties. A functional group makes up part of a larger molecule. For example, -OH, thehydroxyl group that characterizes alcohols, is an oxygenwith a hydrogen attached.

Answer 2

functional groups are specific groups of atoms within molecules that very characteristic properties regardless of the other atoms present in the molecule.
ex. alcohols,amines