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What is a functional group?

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It may be defined as an atom or group of atoms joined in a specific manner which is responsible for the characteristic chemical properties of the organic compounds.

eg: hydroxyl group (- OH)

aldehyde group (- CHO)

carboxylic acid group (-COOH) etc.

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