Chapter 25, Problem 4QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The functional groups are to be defined. Also, the reason that the classification of organic compounds according to their functional groups is logical and useful, is to be explained.

Concept introduction:

Organic chemistry is the chemistry of carbon compounds usually containing hydrogen and one or more additional elements like oxygen, halogens etc.

Functional groups provide a specific property to the compound and make them different from the compounds bearing any other functional groups.