8.4.1 - Functional Group
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What is a functional group?
💡 Hint: Think about the parts of molecules that affect reactivity.
Give an example of a hydroxyl group.
💡 Hint: It's a part of the structure that affects solubility.
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What defines a functional group?
💡 Hint: Functional groups have characteristics that influence reactivity.
True or False: A compound contains a hydroxyl group if it is classified as an alcohol.
💡 Hint: Think about the properties of alcohols.
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Provide a detailed explanation of how the presence of a specific functional group can alter the reactivity of an organic compound, using examples.
💡 Hint: Consider the physical and chemical properties that change with functional group presence.
Analyze how a compound with multiple functional groups behaves differently compared to a simple compound.
💡 Hint: Examine compound interactions involving both groups.
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