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Question
Define a functional group with two examples. write the Functional groups for
(i) Alcohol
(ii) Ketone
(iii) Carboxylic acid
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Solution
A functional group may be defined as an atom or group of atoms present in a molecule which largely determines its chemical properties.
For Example: -OH- Alcohol, -CHO- Aldehyde
Functional group of:
(i) Alcohol: -OH
(ii) Ketone: >C=O
(iii) Carboxylic acid: -COOH
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