Question

What is functional group in chemistry

Answer 1

Functional group is the atom or group of atom that are directly bonded with carbon atom of organic compounds which determines the chemical properties of organic compounds.
For eg functional group of :
Alcohol is -OH
Aldehyde is -CHO
Ketone is -CO-

Answer 2

Answer:

Functional groups are specific groupings of atoms within molecules that have their own characteristic properties, regardless of the other atoms present in a molecule. Common examples are alcohols, amines, carboxylic acids, ketones, and ethers