Question

Groups of atoms that are added to carbon backbones and give them unique properties are known as

Answer 1

Answer:

             Groups of atoms that are added to carbon backbones and give them unique properties are known as Functional Groups.

Explanation:

                   In organic chemistry they are called as Functional Group because they are the active part of a molecule. These groups give a unique characteristic to molecule both chemically and physically. Also, each functional group represent a different class of compounds.

Examples:

S No.                          Functional Group                                 Name

1                                   R--X                                             Alkyl Halides

2                                   R--OH                                          Alcohols

3                                  R--NH₂                                         Amines

4                                  R--O--R                                         Ethers

5                                   R--CO--R                                      Ketones

6                                   R--CO--H                                     Aldehydes

7                                  R--CO--OH                                  Carboxylic acids

8                                   R--CO--X                                     Acid Halides

10                                R--CO--NR₂                                 Acid Amides

11                                 R--CO-OR'                                  Esters