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functional group

Also known as group, radical

group of atoms in a molecule which imparts specific chemical properties

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A functional group is a cluster of atoms within a molecule that gives that molecule its particular chemical characteristics and behavior. Understanding functional groups matters because they determine how molecules will react with other substances, making them key to predicting chemical properties and interactions.

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