Question

In an organic compound, a functional group determines?

• A. its chemical properties
• B. the nature of the carbon chain
• C. the length of carbon chain
• D. its molecular mass

Answer 1

Answer:

A. its chemical properties

• The functional group in an organic compound determines its chemical properties.

• The properties of a functional group include its reactivity, polarity, and ability to participate in specific chemical reactions.

• A functional group is a specific arrangement of atoms within a molecule that imparts characteristic chemical properties to the compound.

• Examples of functional groups include alcohols, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, and amines.