How functional group determines reactivity ?

Chemistry: Matter and Change
1st Edition
ISBN:9780078746376
Author:Dinah Zike, Laurel Dingrando, Nicholas Hainen, Cheryl Wistrom
Publisher:Dinah Zike, Laurel Dingrando, Nicholas Hainen, Cheryl Wistrom
Chapter21: Hydrocarbons
Section: Chapter Questions
Problem 38A
icon
Related questions
Question

How functional group determines reactivity ?

Expert Solution
Step 1

Organic compounds are the compounds which are mainly composed C and H atoms. The branch of chemistry that deals with preparation, reactions, and properties of organic compounds. 

Step 2

The atom or group of atoms which are responsible for all special chemical and physical properties of a substance is called as a functional group. These groups are bonded to the parent carbon chain of the organic molecule.

trending now

Trending now

This is a popular solution!

steps

Step by step

Solved in 3 steps with 1 images

Blurred answer
Knowledge Booster
General Physical Properties of Organic Compounds
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, chemistry and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.
Recommended textbooks for you
Chemistry: Matter and Change
Chemistry: Matter and Change
Chemistry
ISBN:
9780078746376
Author:
Dinah Zike, Laurel Dingrando, Nicholas Hainen, Cheryl Wistrom
Publisher:
Glencoe/McGraw-Hill School Pub Co
Introductory Chemistry For Today
Introductory Chemistry For Today
Chemistry
ISBN:
9781285644561
Author:
Seager
Publisher:
Cengage
Pushing Electrons
Pushing Electrons
Chemistry
ISBN:
9781133951889
Author:
Weeks, Daniel P.
Publisher:
Cengage Learning