Chemistry
Define a functional group and give the structural formula of the following functional groups:
(a) Ketone
(b) Alcohols
(c) Aldehydes
Organic Chemistry
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Functional group is defined as an atom or group of atoms joined in a specific manner which is responsible for the characteristic chemical properties of the organic compounds.
The structural formula of the functional groups are given below:
(a)
(b) -OH
(c) -CH=O
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