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What is a functional group in organic chemistry?
What is a functional group in organic chemistry?
- A non-covalent bond between atoms in a molecule
- A repeating unit of polymers attached to carbon chains
- A group of atoms with no distinctive chemical properties
- A substituent in a molecule causing characteristic chemical reactions (correct)
What can modify the reactivity of a functional group?
What can modify the reactivity of a functional group?
- The type of covalent bond
- The absence of other functional groups
- The size of the molecule
- Other functional groups nearby (correct)
How does the presence of a functional group affect chemical reactions?
How does the presence of a functional group affect chemical reactions?
- It causes unpredictable chemical reactions
- It has no impact on chemical reactions
- It enables systematic prediction of chemical reactions (correct)
- It inhibits chemical reactions
How are functional groups linked to the rest of the molecule?
How are functional groups linked to the rest of the molecule?
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What do functional groups add to carbon chains in polymers?
What do functional groups add to carbon chains in polymers?
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