m3 Flashcards

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is an atom or group of atoms with characteristic chemical and physical properties. It contains a heteroatom, multiple bonds, or sometimes both a heteroatom and a multiple bonds.

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functional group

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The functional group determines a molecule’s shape, properties, and the type of reaction it undergoes.

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functional group

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The most common functional groups can be subdivided into three types -

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hydrocarbons,
compounds containing a single bond to heteroatom and
compounds containing a carbonyl group C═O.

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are organic compounds that contain only the elements of carbon and hydrogen. The classification is shown in the diagram while examples with functional groups are enumerated in the table.

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Hydrocarbons

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