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State the meaning of functional group an organic compound. Write the formula of the functional group present in alcohols, aldehydes, ketones and carboxylic acids.

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Functional group is an atom or a group of atoms that is bonded to a carbon chain. It defines the the chemical property of the organic compound.
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