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State the Meaning of the Functional Group in an Organic Compound. - Science

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State the meaning of the functional group in an organic compound.

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A functional group is defined as an atom or a collection of atoms that endows an organic compound with particular capabilities. A functional group's free valency or valencies are what bind it to the carbon chain. It serves as the molecule's reactive side.

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