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Chemistry

Functional Group Identification

Quick fact

A single functional group, like a carbonyl (C=O), can dramatically change a molecule's boiling point, acidity, and reactivity—just adding an oxygen atom transforms an alkane into an aldehyde or ketone.

Why this is interesting

When you look at a molecule, how can you tell if it's an alcohol or a carboxylic acid—even before any reaction takes place?