Functional group

In organic chemistry, a group of specific atoms, or a specific arrangement of atoms, can form a functional group. These groups determine the way a compound behaves physically and chemically.

Examples

• Alkane
• Alkene
• Alkyne
• Alcohol
• Aldehyde (Like in Formaldehyde)
• Carboxylic acid (Like in Acetic acid)
• Ester
• Ether
• Ketone
• Amine
• Amide