5 Questions
What is a functional group in organic chemistry?
A substituent in a molecule causing characteristic chemical reactions
What can modify the reactivity of a functional group?
Other functional groups nearby
How does the presence of a functional group affect chemical reactions?
It enables systematic prediction of chemical reactions
How are functional groups linked to the rest of the molecule?
By covalent bonds
What do functional groups add to carbon chains in polymers?
Chemical character
Test your knowledge of organic chemistry functional groups with this quiz! Identify and understand the key functional groups and their characteristic chemical reactions.
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