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What is a functional group? Why are they important in the structure of organic molecules?
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A functional group is a group of atoms or molecules, and they are important because they determine the characteristics in a molecule. Such a a hydroxyl (-OH) group determines that a compound is a base.
More info here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Functional_group
More info here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Functional_group
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