Functional groups

[arthurk]

benzene rings ever been called functional groups?

[TrueTears]

Was one on an exam I did, but I think it shouldn't be?

If it was on an exam and there's no other functional groups to write then put it down

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In our last SAC it asked to circle the functional groups of salicylic acid and the benzene ring was not included in the answers.

[arthurk]

yeah when referring to aspirin never circled it before but i remember seeing it on exam and then tsfx in the
Other functional groups to be aware of:
Multiple bonds
Benzene ring!!!!!!
amide
aldehyde
ketone
ether

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Functional_group#Table_of_common_functional_groups

WOW

"Benzene derivatives" are functional groups? Does this mean you circle the whole molecule or what?

[arthurk]

LOL aspirin question
circle functional groups
game over