What is a functional group?

a group of organic molecules that work together to speed up reactions

a group of living things that are made up of organic compounds

a group of organs in the body that work together to perform a certain function

a group of atoms bonded to carbon that determines how the molecule will react

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Chemistry

Carl Simon

24 July, 21:15

What is a functional group?

a group of organic molecules that work together to speed up reactions

a group of living things that are made up of organic compounds

a group of organs in the body that work together to perform a certain function

a group of atoms bonded to carbon that determines how the molecule will react

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Felix Cohen · Answer 1

I believe the answer is D. a group of atoms bonded to carbon that determines how the molecule will react

A functional group is a group of atoms within a molecule that interacts in predictable ways with other molecules; together functional groups and carbon skeletons determine the properties of organic molecules.