Identify the functional group in each of the following molecules.
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Identify the functional group in each of the following molecules.
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Functional Groups in Organic Molecules:
Functional groups are the active substituents that when attached to an organic molecule, impart certain characteristic properties to the compound.
Each functional group imparts unique physical and chemical properties to the compound. They usually contain heteroatoms.
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View this answer(a) The molecule contains a ketonic {eq}R-CO-R^{'} {/eq}functional group.
(b) The molecule contains an amide {eq}R-CO-NH-R^{'} {/eq} functional...
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Chapter 5 / Lesson 20Learn about functional groups. Understand what functional groups are, and explore the functional groups list, including alkyl, ester, and aldehyde functional group.