Functional group
Chinese equivalent: 官能团
Functional group An atom or group of atoms that determines the main chemical properties of an organic compound.
Syllabus path: Properties of Substances and Reactions › Basic Organic Compounds (Hydrocarbons & Derivatives)
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Functional group An atom or group of atoms that determines the main chemical properties of an organic compound.
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Basic Organic Compounds (Hydrocarbons & Derivatives)
Basic Organic Compounds (Hydrocarbons & Derivatives) 1. Module Introduction Organic chemistry is the study of carbon compounds. In the CSCA exam, the focus is on the core concept: "Structure determines Properties." We must learn to deduce the chemical properties of organic compou…
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