The group of atoms that is responsible for the characteristic properties of a family of organic compounds is called a/an
A) reaction center.
B) functional group.
C) binding site.
D) enzyme.
E) polyatomic ion.

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A functional group is a specific group of atoms within a molecule that is responsible for the characteristic properties of a family of organic compounds. Different functional groups give different properties to the molecules they are a part of, allowing chemists to categorize them into groups.

The Group of Atoms That Is Responsible for the Characteristic