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Functional groups Chemistry of organic compounds is determined by functional groups Functional group is an atom or group of atoms that are different.

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1 Functional groups Chemistry of organic compounds is determined by functional groups Functional group is an atom or group of atoms that are different from C

2 Alcohols: Functional group –OH Polar molecules dissolve in H2O

3 Smoke gets in my eyes: olefactory pleasures of aldehydes
C=O is carbonyl group Aldehyde contains RCHO Formaldehyde is a preservative and a product of burning wood Acrolein is a product of barbequing Common smells and flavours

4 Carboxylic acids Commonly found in citrus fruits and any sour foods
Formic acid present in ant and bee stings

5 Amines: the stench of death
Amines contain NR1R2R3 Rotting fish Decaying flesh


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