Question

what are functional groups ? write the functional group present in ethanoic acid.​

Answer 1

An atom or group of atoms that replaces hydrogen in an organic compound. Functional groups define the structure of a family of compounds and determine its properties. The carboxyl and hydroxyl groups are functional groups that define the compounds they are part of as organic acids and alcohols, respectively.

functional groups of ethanoic acis is COOH

Answer 2

ehanoic acid being an acid has the carboxyl group= -COOH