Question

What is meant by a functional group in an organic compound?​

Answer 1

ANSWER :

Functional group is an atom or group of atoms or reactive part of compound, which determines chemical properties of compounds. Example :

(i) —OH (Alcohol)

(ii) —COOH (Carboxylic acid)

Answer 2

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Function Group :-

They are structural units in organic chemistry which are defined by specific binding arrangements.

functional groups are specific substituents or moieties within molecules that are responsible for the characteristic chemical reactions of those molecules.