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Hey guys, so in this question, we're asked to define functional groups and also explain why we organize organic compounds by these functional groups.
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So right here, i have the definition of this concept.
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So functional groups are specific groupings of atoms with characteristic properties.
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So boiling point, melting point, all of those stuff.
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And they're also the most reactive portion of an organic molecule.
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So these functional groups will be participating in most of the reaction mechanisms that will learn throughout organic chemistry.
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So there's quite a few functional groups that you'll probably learn.
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I'll just go through some of the big ones.
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So we have alcohols.
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And these are compounds with a hydroxy group attached to them, so an oh.
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And then we have ketones and out -h.
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Which have carbony groups attached to a carbon.
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So for ketones, this carbonyl group is attached to a carbon that's in the middle of the hydrocarbon structure right here...