Which part of an organic compound determines chemical properties?

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The functional group is responsible for the chemical properties.

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Chapter 12: Organic Chemistry - Intext Questions [Page 190]

Chapter 12 Organic Chemistry
Intext Questions | Q 4. (ii) | Page 190

Why are organic compounds studies as a separate branch of chemistry?

Name the alkyl radical and the functional group of the following organic compound:

C₃H₇CHO

What are the main sources of alkanes and why they are known as saturated hydrocarbons?

What are addition reactions? Why ethene undergo addition reactions? Give
two examples.

Fill in the blank with appropriate word/words.

For test of unsaturation _____is used.

LPG contains

Name the addition product formed between ethane and water.

Name the organic compound prepared by each of the following reactions:

\[\ce{C2H5COONa + NaOH ->}\]

Write the equation for the following reaction:

Bromoethane and an aqueous solution of hydroxide

Write the equation for the following reaction:

Ethene and water(steam)