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What determines the characteristic chemical properties of organic compounds?

Options

  1. AThe number of carbon atoms in the compound
  2. BThe presence of carbon-carbon double bonds
  3. CThe functional group(s) in the compound
  4. DThe molecular weight of the compound

Correct answer

C. The functional group(s) in the compound

Step-by-step solution

The characteristic chemical properties of organic compounds are determined by the functional group(s) present in the compound.

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