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MEDIUMThe backbone of an organic molecule is
The reaction performed by an organic molecule is determined by
Which of the following functional groups is/are polar and present in sugars?
Which of the following functional groups is present in the ATP and is responsible for storing energy?
The two functional groups characteristic of sugars are
What is the relationship between carbon skeletons and functional groups?
Assertion : Carbon is a crucial element for the survival of living organisms.
Reason: Carbon is the backbone of organic molecules such as carbohydrates, proteins, and nucleic acids, which are essential for life.
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The Carbon Skeleton and Functional Groups
- The skeleton or backbone of an organic molecule is made up of carbon chain.
- The skeleton of an organic molecule determines its shape.
- A functional group may be attached to the organic molecule.
- A functional group can be defined as a specific combination of atoms that always react in the same way irrespective of the carbon skeleton they are attached to.
- A functional group imparts a specific chemical identity to the carbon skeleton. For example, when -OH is attached to an organic molecule, it becomes an alcohol.
- The functional groups determine the polarity of an organic molecule to which they are attached.
- It also determines the type of reaction the organic molecule would undergo.
A list of functional groups and their properties:
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