NURSING ANM AND GNM

NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS

BIOCHEMISTRY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
True or False:A functional group changes the structure of a compound but does not alter its chemical properties.
A
True
B
False
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Answer: Functional group are responsible for characteristics chemical properties of the hydrocarbon compound.

Detailed explanation-2: -Explanation: Functional groups are very important in organic chemistry since they determine the identity of these molecules and therefore, depict the chemical and physical properties of them.

Detailed explanation-3: -A functional group is a specific group of atoms with distinct properties and reactivity. Within a molecule, functional groups shape the compound’s chemical behavior. Regardless of the other atoms present, these groups will lend the same properties to their parent structures.

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