Functional Groups

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What are functional groups?

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Functional groups are specific groups of atoms within molecules that are responsible for the characteristic chemical reactions of those molecules.

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How do functional groups affect the properties of molecules?

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Functional groups influence the chemical and physical properties of molecules, including solubility, boiling point, and reactivity.

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What is the functional group represented by -OH?

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The -OH group is known as a hydroxyl group, characteristic of alcohols.

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What is the functional group represented by -COOH?

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The -COOH group is known as a carboxyl group, characteristic of carboxylic acids.

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What is the functional group represented by -CHO?

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The -CHO group is known as an aldehyde group.

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What is the functional group represented by -NH2?

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The -NH2 group is known as an amine group.

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What is the functional group represented by -CONH2?

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The -CONH2 group is known as an amide group.

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What is the functional group represented by -COO-?

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The -COO- group is known as a carboxylate group.

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What is the significance of functional groups in organic chemistry?

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Functional groups determine the reactivity and properties of organic compounds, allowing chemists to predict how they will behave in reactions.

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How many functional groups are present in a compound with both -OH and -COOH groups?

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There are 2 functional groups present: a hydroxyl group (-OH) and a carboxyl group (-COOH).