Functional Group
Functional Group. Atom or group of atoms that gives a molecule “personality.” (Molecules with that group behave alike.). Halocarbon. R-X. X = F, Cl, Br, I. Alcohol. R-OH. Ether. R-O-R’. R, R’ = hydrocarbons. Aldehyde. R-CHO. Ketone. O. =. R-C-R’. Carboxylic Acid. R-COOH. Ester.
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