Question

What is a functional group in a carbon compound? Identify the functional group present in ${\text{CH}}_3\text{COOH}$ and ${\text{C}}_2{\text{H}}_5\text{OH}$.

Answer 1

1. Functional group may be defined as an atom or group of atoms upon which the properties of a particular organic compound are based. Different families differ in the functional groups.
2. Functional group in ${\text{CH}}_3\text{COOH}$ is (-$\text{COOH}$) carboxylic acid.
3. Functional group in ${\text{C}}_2{\text{H}}_5\text{OH}$ is ($\text{-OH}$) alcohol.