Structure 3.2.2 - functional groups give characteristic physical and chemical properties to a compound. organic compounds are divided into classes according to the functional groups present in their molecules
halogeno, hydroxyl, carbonyl, carboxyl, alkoxy, amino, amido, ester, phenyl
functional groups are atoms, or groups of atoms, that are present in organic compounds responsible for its physical properties and chemical reactivity
compounds that contain the same functional group belong to the same class
saturated compounds only contain single bonds between carbons
unsaturated compounds contain double or triple bonds
a reaction pathway is the steps (chemical reactions) taken from one species to another