Question

what is meant by functional group in carbon compounds ?write in tabular form the structural formula and the functional group present in the following compounds
1.ethanol
2.ethanoic acid

Answer 1

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Here is your answer:

Structural formula functional group

CH3CH2OH Alcohol ( -OH)

CH3COOH Carboxylic acid (-COOH)

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Answer 2

Functional Group defines the structure of organic compounds & confers characteristic properties to it .
1. Ethanol --> H3C-CH2-OH
2.Ethanoic Acid --> H3C-COOH