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CAIE IGCSE Chemistry 11.1.3 Functional Group As an Atom or Group Questions

Work through real CAIE IGCSE Chemistry questions to define functional groups, identify them in structures and link them to chemical properties.

Syllabus
2026–2028
Course
Chemistry 0620

Exam points

  • define a functional group as the atom or group that determines characteristic chemical properties
  • identify carbon-carbon double bond, hydroxyl and carboxyl groups in a displayed structure
  • explain why members of a homologous series with the same functional group have similar chemical properties

CAIE IGCSE Chemistry 11.1.3 Functional Group As an Atom or Group Questions question 1

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The diagram shows the structures of two organic molecules.

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Which statement about these molecules is not correct?

A

They are both alcohols.

B

They both produce carbon dioxide and water when they burn in oxygen.

C

They contain different functional groups.

D

They have the same general formula.

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