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What is a Functional Group?

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A Functional Group represents an atom/ group of atoms, bonded to carbon chain and it defines the chemical property of the organic compound. For example, OH represents hydroxyl group that is functional group of an alcohol. Also CHO represents an aldehyde.
COOH represents carboxylic group.

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