Functional Groups Flashcards
0
Q
-OH
A
Hydroxyl or alcohol
1
Q
What is a functional group?
A
Functional groups are groups of atoms within molecules that are responsible for the characteristic chemical reactions of those molecules.
2
Q
-SH
A
Thiol or sulphydryl
3
Q
-COOH
A
Carboxyl
4
Q
-CONH2
A
Amide
5
Q
-NH2
A
Amine
6
Q
-NO2
A
Nitro
7
Q
-X
A
Halide where X = Br, I, F or Cl
8
Q
-CHO
A
Aldehyde
9
Q
-C-
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O
A
Ketone
