Functional Groups
Functional Groups: Overview
This topic covers concepts such as functional group, functional group in alcohols, functional group in ketones, functional group in carboxylic acids, and halogens as substituents.
Important Questions on Functional Groups
Esters show symmetry in their structure when they are attached with similar alkyl groups on either sides of the main functional group.
Identify the ester from the following:
What is the correct representation of ethers?
Which of the following compound has ether as a functional group?
Halo compounds are chemicals, in which one or more carbon atoms are linked by covalent bonds with one or more
Which functional group is present in methyl chloride and ethyl bromide?
Halocarbon compounds are chemicals in which one or more carbon atoms are linked by covalent bonds with one or more oxygen atoms.
What is the functional group present in alkyl halides?
Write a short note on the following:
The functional group in primary, secondary and tertiary amines.
The functional group is called an _____ group.
What is the functional group present in amines?
The functional group of an amine is a nitrogen atom with a lone pair of electrons and with one, two, or three alkyl or aryl groups attached.
The molecular formula of the first member of certain group of organic compounds is . What is the general name of the functional group of this group of organic compound?
The molecular formula of the first member of certain group of organic compounds is . What will be the name and molecular formula of the third member of this group if the members of this group are in homologous series.
The functional groups present in propanol and propanal respectively are:
Give one example of the compound having carboxylic acid as functional group.
Give an example of the compound having alcohol group. (Acetone / formaldehyde / Ethanol)
Identify the alcoholic group among the following?
Name the following compound:
(Butanone / Propanone / Pentanone)
