Chapter 22, Problem 5RQ

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The reason that ${\text{NH}}_{\text{2}}$ group, is called a functional group in ${\text{CH}}_{\text{3}}{\text{CH}}_{\text{2}}{\text{NH}}_{\text{2}}$ is to be interpreted.

Concept Introduction:

A compound consisting of a carbon atom is called an organic compound and study of such carbon consisting compounds is known as organic chemistry.

The organic compound is considered hydrocarbon as it consists of only carbon and hydrogen atoms. The atoms in a hydrocarbon are linked by single, double, or triple bonds.

In organic chemistry, functional groups are the particular substituents within molecules at which most of the chemical reactions happen.