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State the meaning of functional group in a carbon compound. Write the functional group present in (i) ethanol and (ii) ethanoic acid and also draw their structures.

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### Step-by-Step Solution 1. **Definition of Functional Group**: A functional group in a carbon compound is a specific group of atoms within a molecule that is responsible for the characteristic chemical reactions of that molecule. It determines the chemical properties and reactivity of the compound. 2. **Functional Group in Ethanol**: - **Chemical Formula**: The chemical formula of ethanol is C₂H₅OH or CH₃CH₂OH. - **Structure**: The structure of ethanol can be represented as: ...
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