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what is meant by functional group explain with an example​

Answer 1

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Functional groups are defined as  specific atoms, group of atoms or ions which are part of a larger hydrocarbon chain and impart characteristic properties to the compounds.
Examples are ketone, alcohol, aldehydes, carboxylic acid, etc....

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Answer 2

functional groups are specific atoms, ions or groups of atoms having consistent properties. A functional group makes up part of a larger molecule. For example, -OH ,the hydroxyl group that characterizes alcohols, is an oxygen with a hydrogen attached. It could be found on any number of different molecule.

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