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What is mean by the term functional group? |
| Answer» Functional groups in organic chemistry are those which are responsible for the changes in the physical and chemical properties of an organic compound. There are various such groups in organic chemistry. It can be defined as:“An atom or group of atoms which show a characteristic unique reactivity when treated with some reagents and also which impart some unique chemical, as well as physical properties to the primary molecule, is defined as a functional group.” | |