Chemistry A-Level
same functional group
What same functional group means in Chemistry A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of same functional group
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Every member of the series contains it, so they react in the same way.
Topics that use same functional group
- Nomenclature (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- alphabetical prefixes
- Displayed formula
- General formula
- Homologous series
- IUPAC rules
- lowest locants
- Molecular formula
- difference of CH₂
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