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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 from C
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Alcohols: Functional group –OH Polar molecules dissolve in H2O
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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
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Carboxylic acids Commonly found in citrus fruits and any sour foods
Formic acid present in ant and bee stings
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Amines: the stench of death
Amines contain NR1R2R3 Rotting fish Decaying flesh
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