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What is functional group ? Give example |
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Answer» SOLUTION :The functional group may be defined as an atom or group of atoms joined in a specific manner which is RESPONSIBLE for the characteristic chemical properties of the organic compounds Examples: (i) `(-OH)` hydroxyl group i.e., `CH_(3)OH` (ii) `(-CHO)` Aldehyde groupi.e., `CH_(3)CHO` (III) `(-COOH)` Carboxylic acid group `CH_(3)COOH`  Some IMPORTANT functional group are of under (a) Carbon -carbon multiple bond containing functional group:  (b) Atoms other then carbon CONNECTED with carbon such functional group:  
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