Question

what is meant by functional group?(define)

Answer 1

In organic chemistry functional groups are specific groups of atoms within molecules that are responsible for characteristic chemical reactions of those molecules.The same functional group will undergo the same chemical reactions.    E.G.alcohole (OH) 

Answer 2

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An atom or a group of atoms in the organic molecule which determines it's characterstics chemical properties is called functional group.