Organic molecules, including the molecules of life, have at least one functional group. What is a functional group? How do functional groups affect the properties of molecules?
What will be an ideal response?
A functional group is an atom (other than hydrogen) or small molecular group covalently bonded to a carbon atom of an organic compound.
Functional groups impart chemical properties such as acidity or polarity. The chemical behavior of the molecules of life arises mainly from the number, kind, and arrangement of their functional groups.
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