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Functional group in a molecule

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GPT 3.5
A functional group is a specific group of atoms within a molecule that is responsible for the characteristic chemical reactions or properties of that molecule. Some common functional groups include:

1. Hydroxyl group (-OH): Found in alcohols and phenols.
2. Carbonyl group (C=O): Found in aldehydes, ketones, and carboxylic acids.
3. Carboxyl group (-COOH): Found in carboxylic acids.
4. Amino group (-NH2): Found in amines and amino acids.
5. Aldehyde group (-CHO): Found in aldehydes.
6. Ketone group (-C=O-R): Found in ketones.
7. Ester group (-COO-R): Found in esters.
8. Ether group (-R-O-R'-): Found in ethers.
9. Amide group (-CONH2): Found in amides.
10. Nitro group (-NO2): Found in nitro compounds.
11. Sulfhydryl group (-SH): Found in thiols.
12. Phosphate group (-PO4): Found in phosphates.
13. Alkyl group (-R): Found in alkane compounds.
14. Aryl group (Ar-): Found in aromatic compounds.
15. Halogen group (F, Cl, Br, I): Found in halides.

These functional groups play a crucial role in determining the chemical properties and reactivity of the molecules they are present in.

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