What is a functional group?
A functional group is a specific group of atoms which exist in a molecule and gives a molecule an ability to react in a specific manner or gives it special properties.
Alcohols
An alcohol is an organic compound containing an OH group
Examples in real life
- ethanol -liqueur
- Cosmetics
- Fuel additives
- disinfectant
- Cleaning(evaporates quickly)
- rubbing alcohol
Practice questions
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Aldehydes
An Aldehyde is an organic compound containing a C=O group at the end of a hydrocarbon chain
Some examples in real world
HCHO - Formaldehyde preservative
acetaldehyde- naturally occurs in ripe fruit
HCHO - Formaldehyde preservative
acetaldehyde- naturally occurs in ripe fruit
Ketones
A ketone is an organic compound containing a C=O group at a position other than at the end of hydrocarbon chain.
Some real life examples for ketones are Propane which is also known as acetone and used in nail polish remover and also 2-butanone is used as a paint thinner,
Ethers
An ether is a compound in which an oxygen joins two hydrocarbon groups.
methoxy-propane is used in anesthetic
Methyoxymethane is codeine
Methyoxymethane is codeine
Amines
An amine is an organic compound containing a NH2 group.
Adrenaline is naturally produced by your body
Diaminobutane is produced by decomposing meat
Diaminobutane is produced by decomposing meat
Amides
An amide is an organic compound containing a CONH2 group.
Some real life examples for amides are polyacrilamide is used for treating drinking water and arcylamide is used for production in the industry.
Carboxylic acids
A carboxylic acid is an organic compound which congaing a COOH group.
Ethonic acid is the main ingredient in vingar and butanoic acid causes an odor similar to stinky feet.