What is a functional group? Give examples.

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(N/A) functional group is defined as an atom or a group of atoms joined in a specific manner,which is responsible for the characteristic chemical properties of organic compounds.
Examples:
$(i)$ $(-OH)$ Hydroxyl group,e.g.,$CH_3OH$
$(ii)$ $(-CHO)$ Aldehyde group,e.g.,$CH_3CHO$
$(iii)$ $(-COOH)$ Carboxylic acid group,e.g.,$CH_3COOH$
Some important functional groups containing carbon-carbon multiple bonds are given in the table below:
Series Group Characteristic
Alkene $ >C=C< $ $C-C$ double bond
Alkyne $-C \equiv C-$ $C-C$ triple bond
Arene $C_6H_6$ (Benzene ring) Six-membered ring with alternate $C=C$ and $C-C$ bonds (aromatic ring)

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