What Does the Term "Functional Group" Mean in the Context

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Essay

What does the term "functional group" mean in the context of organic molecules? Briefly describe two types of functional groups and their chemical properties.

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Definitions:

Decision Making

is the cognitive process of selecting a course of action from among multiple alternatives.

Groupthink

A psychological phenomenon in which the desire for harmony or conformity in a group results in an irrational or dysfunctional decision-making outcome.

Preferred Policy

A favored course of action or set of guidelines adopted by an organization or government.

Empowerment

Refers to the enhancement of an individual's or group's ability to make choices and transform those choices into desired actions and outcomes.