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Which of the following is a primary threat to biodiversity in the context of organic chemistry?
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Which of the following methods is commonly used by scientists to organize and classify organic compounds?
A
By their functional groups
B
By their molecular weight
C
By their color
D
By their boiling point
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Understand that organic compounds are primarily classified based on their functional groups because these groups determine the chemical reactivity and properties of the molecules.
Recognize that functional groups are specific groups of atoms within molecules that have characteristic properties and chemical behaviors.
Consider that while molecular weight, color, and boiling point can provide information about a compound, they do not offer a systematic way to predict chemical behavior like functional groups do.
Recall that common functional groups include alcohols, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, amines, and others, each imparting specific properties to the compounds they are part of.
Conclude that classifying organic compounds by their functional groups allows chemists to predict reactions and understand the behavior of molecules in different chemical contexts.
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