Introductory Chemistry (5th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 032191029X
ISBN 13: 978-0-32191-029-5

Chapter 18 - Organic Chemistry - Exercises - Questions - Page 682: 20

Answer

Functional groups refer to a group of atoms that give a particular compound characteristic reactions. Alcohols, aldehydes, and carboxylic acids are common groups.

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Functional groups refer to a group of atoms that give a particular compound characteristic reactions. Alcohols, aldehydes, and carboxylic acids are common groups.
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