Question

What is a functional group? Give examples of two different functional groups

Answer 1

A group of atoms responsible for the characteristic reactions of a particular compound.
eg:hydrophobic group , hydrophilic functional group

Answer 2

Functional Group

The atom or group of atoms which determine the properties of a compound is known as functional group. e.g. —OH (alcohol), —CHO (aldehyde), > C = C < (alkene), — C C — (alkyne) etc.