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What is meant by functional group in carbon compounds? Write in tabular form the structural formula and the functional group present in the following compounds:
(a) Ethanol
(b) Ethanoic acid
What is meant by functional group in carbon compounds? Write in tabular form the structural formula and the functional group present in the following compounds:
(a) Ethanol
(b) Ethanoic acid
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The functional group defines the chemical behavior of organic compounds. The hydroxyl group in ethanol makes it alcohol, and the carboxyl group in ethanoic acid makes it a carboxylic acid.
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Functional Group: A functional group in carbon compounds is a group of atoms that is responsible for the characteristic reactions of the compound. It defines the reactivity and properties of the compound.
Table of Structural Formula and Functional Groups:
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