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The reaction performed by an organic molecule is determined by
Option: 1
Functional group
Option: 2
Carbon skeleton
Option: 3
Both a and b
Option: 4
None of these
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The Carbon Skeleton and Functional Groups
- The skeleton or backbone of an organic molecule is made up of carbon chain.
- The skeleton of an organic molecule determines its shape.
- A functional group may be attached to the organic molecule.
- A functional group can be defined as a specific combination of atoms that always react in the same way irrespective of the carbon skeleton they are attached to.
- A functional group imparts a specific chemical identity to the carbon skeleton. For example, when -OH is attached to an organic molecule, it becomes an alcohol.
- The functional groups determine the polarity of an organic molecule to which they are attached.
- It also determines the type of reaction the organic molecule would undergo.
A functional group imparts a specific chemical identity to the carbon skeleton. For example, when -OH is attached to an organic molecule, it becomes an alcohol. The functional
groups determine the polarity of an organic molecule to which they are attached. It also determines the type of reaction the organic molecule would undergo.
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