Understanding Organic Functional Groups and Their Impact on pH

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An organic functional group is a specific grouping of atoms within a molecule that determines its chemical reactivity and properties. These groups, such as hydroxyl, halogens, carboxylic acids, amines, and sulfhydryl, can significantly influence the pH of a solution. This occurs because certain functional groups can either dissociate a proton (H+) or accept a proton, thereby affecting acidity or basicity. Carboxylic acids are highlighted as a key example due to their ability to release protons, lowering pH. For further study, organic chemistry textbooks like "Organic Chemistry" by Wade and "McMurry" provide comprehensive information on functional groups and their implications.
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What is an "organic functional group" ?
What relation does it have towards pH ?
 
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a functional group is something that "hang off" of a molecule, and can potentially react with something. examples would include: hydroxyl, halogens, carboxylic acids, amines, sulfhydrl, etc.

a functional group can affect the pH if it can dissociate a proton, or accept a proton. carboxylic acids would be a prime example.
 
yeah usually if you open any good organic chemistry book they have the func. groups on the back of the front cover. Have a look at Organic chemistry (6th ed) by Wade, behind the front cover and the first chapter. Mcmurry is also a good reference but it may be difficult to study with.
 

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