what is functional group? name some functional groups .

Asked by Last Modified  

4 Answers

Follow 0
Answer

Please enter your answer

Chetan Santha

Professional Tutor with 15 years of experience.

Functional group is an atom or a group of atom, which is bonded to carbon chain and it defines the chemical property of the organic compound. Eg : Organic Compound Functional Group Secondary Suffix to be used Alcohols -OH -ol Aldehydes ...
read more
Functional group is an atom or a group of atom, which is bonded to carbon chain and it defines the chemical property of the organic compound. Eg : Organic Compound Functional Group Secondary Suffix to be used Alcohols -OH -ol Aldehydes -CHO -al Ketones >CO -one Carboxylic acid -COOH -oic aid Acid amides -CONH2 -amide Acid chlorides -COCl -oyl chloride Esters -COOR -alkyl...oate Cyanides -CN -nitrile Thioalcohols -SH -thiol Amines -NH2 -amine read less
Comments
Dislike Bookmark

I Assure Better Knowledge

A functional group is a portion of a molecule from which it recognized . In organic chemistry it is known that molecules mainly formed of a carbon backbone with functional groups attached to the chain. functional groups- -OH(Alcohol),-O-(Ether),-X(Halide),-CHO(Aldehyde),-COOH(Carboxylic acid),-CO-(Ketone),-SO3H(sulphonic...
read more
A functional group is a portion of a molecule from which it recognized . In organic chemistry it is known that molecules mainly formed of a carbon backbone with functional groups attached to the chain. functional groups- -OH(Alcohol),-O-(Ether),-X(Halide),-CHO(Aldehyde),-COOH(Carboxylic acid),-CO-(Ketone),-SO3H(sulphonic acid),-S-(Thioether),-SH(Thiol),-COOR(Ester) etc. read less
Comments
Dislike Bookmark

l

In organic chemistry, functional groups are specific groups (moieties) of atoms or bonds within molecules that are responsible for the characteristic chemical reactions of those molecules. The same functional group will undergo the same or similar chemical reaction(s) regardless of the size of the molecule...
read more
In organic chemistry, functional groups are specific groups (moieties) of atoms or bonds within molecules that are responsible for the characteristic chemical reactions of those molecules. The same functional group will undergo the same or similar chemical reaction(s) regardless of the size of the molecule it is a part of. read less
Comments
Dislike Bookmark

Physics & English teacher

In a parent hydrocarbon one or more H atoms can be replaced by some other atoms or groups.Such groups are called func. groups.Eg. OH, CHO,COOH,COOR
Comments
Dislike Bookmark

View 2 more Answers

Related Questions

What is the SI unit of displacement?
The SI unit of displacement is meter.
Ms
Calculate the mass of 0.5 mole of N2 gas (mass from mole of molecule).
Molar mass of N2 is 28(since atomic weight of nitrogen is 14and forN2=14*2). So mass of 1 mole of N2 is 28g.Therefore mass of 0.5 mole is 28/2 =14g
Neha
What is the difference between Empirical formula and Molecular formula?
Molecular formula has actual numbers of atoms of different elements. While empirical formula has same ratio in simplest/smallest form. E.g. Glucose (Molecular Formula: C6H12O6, Empirical Formula: CH2O)
Hemlatakarla
0 0
5

''अनुक्तमप्यूहति " what is the meaning of this line ?
उदीरितोऽर्थः पशुनापि गृह्यते हयाश्च नागाश्च वहन्ति देशिताः ।अनुक्तमप्यूहति पण्डितो जनः परेङ्गितज्ञानफला हि बुद्धयः ॥ – हितोपदेश, सुहृद्भेदMeaning : That which is enunciated clearly, is grasped by...
Renu
How much is the hourly charge for CBSE Science tuition at tutor's home?
300/hr
Papiya

Now ask question in any of the 1000+ Categories, and get Answers from Tutors and Trainers on UrbanPro.com

Ask a Question

Related Lessons

A Interesting Magic in Maths
It's a magic trick. So, here we go: Think any three digit number and repeat itself twice like this: 123123. Now, divide this number by 13, whatever the quotient has come divide it by 11. Again divide...

Vikash

0 0
0
Pairs of linear equations in two variables
https://youtu.be/AbnJltTI6CE Pairs of linear equations in two variables

Rumnit

0 0
0
Sound
How is sound produced? Sound is produced by rapid vibration (rapid to and fro motion) of objects. E.g.: Guitar, Bell, Vocal cord, etc. Propagation of sound: Sound travels through a medium (object through...
W

WISDOM EDUCATION

1 0
0
Introduction
When u give introduction, it should be very pointed and attractive.. Very few people knows that introduction is of 2 types. One is formal and another is informal.. . Formal introduction consist of...
F

Future

4 0
0
Terms associated with spherical mirrors
The various terms associated with spherical mirrors are: 1) Center of curvature:- The centre of curvature of a spherical mirror is the central point of the hallow sphere of which the mirror is a part. 2)...

Debraj Paul

2 0
0

Recommended Articles

Meet Raghunandan.G.H, a B. Tech Tutor from...

Raghunandan is a passionate teacher with a decade of teaching experience. Being a skilled trainer with extensive knowledge, he provides high-quality BTech, Class 10 and Class 12 tuition classes. His methods of teaching with real-time examples makes difficult topics simple to understand. He explains every concept in-detail...

Read full article >

Meet Sandhya R, a B.Sc tutor from Bangalore

Sandhya is a proactive educationalist. She conducts classes for CBSE, PUC, ICSE, I.B. and IGCSE. Having a 6-year experience in teaching, she connects with her students and provides tutoring as per their understanding. She mentors her students personally and strives them to achieve their goals with ease. Being an enthusiastic...

Read full article >

Quest Academy - Institute of the month

Quest Academy is a professional Bangalore based NEET and JEE (Main + Advanced) training institute. The academy was incorporated in 2015 to cater to the needs of students, who aim to crack competitive exams by connecting with the best brains around. The institute helps students enhance their skills and capabilities through...

Read full article >

Meet Swati, a Hindi Tutor from Bangalore

Swati is a renowned Hindi tutor with 7 years of experience in teaching. She conducts classes for various students ranging from class 6- class 12 and also BA students. Having pursued her education at Madras University where she did her Masters in Hindi, Swati knows her way around students. She believes that each student...

Read full article >

Find Class 10 Tuition near you
Class 10 Tuition in Delhi
Class 10 Tuition in Bangalore
Class 10 Tuition in Hyderabad
Class 10 Tuition in Kolkata
Class 10 Tuition in Chennai
Class 10 Tuition in Mumbai
Class 10 Tuition in Pune
Class 10 Tuition in Noida
Class 10 Tuition in Lucknow
Class 10 Tuition in Gurgaon
Online Tuition Class 10

Looking for Class 10 Tuition ?

Learn from the Best Tutors on UrbanPro

Are you a Tutor or Training Institute?

Join UrbanPro Today to find students near you