What is meant by a functional group? Explain with an example. - Vidyadip

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What is meant by a functional group? Explain with an example.

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An ‘atom’ or ‘a group of atoms’ which makes a carbon compound (or organic compound) reactive and decides its properties (or functions) is called a functional group. The alcohol group, $-OH$, present in ethanol, $C_2H_5OH$, is an example of a functional group.

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