The Term "Functional" Is Used in the Phrase "Functional Group

question 42

Multiple Choice

The term "functional" is used in the phrase "functional group" because it describes a group of atoms that

• A) are organic.
• B) make the entire molecule hydrophobic.
• C) prevent interaction with other molecules.
• D) react a certain way with other molecules.
• E) make the entire molecule hydrophilic. Functional groups are specific combinations of bonded atoms that always have the same chemical properties, thus always reacting in the same way.

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