Which part of an organic compound determines

(i) physical properties

(ii) chemical properties

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Physical properties: The alkyl group or number of carbon atoms determines its physical properties.

Chemical properties: The functional group is responsible for the chemical properties.

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Which part of an organic compound determines (i) physical properties (ii) chemical properties

Physical properties: The alkyl group or number of carbon atoms determines its physical properties. Chemical properties: The functional group is responsible for the chemical properties.

Which part of an organic compound determines

(i) physical properties

(ii) chemical properties

Physical properties: The alkyl group or number of carbon atoms determines its physical properties.

Chemical properties: The functional group is responsible for the chemical properties.