functional group
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A functional group is a cluster of atoms within a molecule that gives that molecule its particular chemical characteristics and behavior. Understanding functional groups matters because they determine how molecules will react with other substances, making them key to predicting chemical properties and interactions.
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Example functional groups of benzyl acetate: Ester group
Acetyl group Benzyloxy group