Specific arrangements of atoms within an organic molecule that confer characteristic chemical properties upon that molecule are called
A)hydrocarbon chains.
B)polymers.
C)carbon skeleton.
D)functional groups.
E)isomers.

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Functional groups are specific arrangements of atoms within an organic molecule that confer characteristic chemical properties upon that molecule. These functional groups are responsible for the various reactions and properties of organic molecules. The other choices, such as hydrocarbon chains, polymers, carbon skeleton, and isomers, do not necessarily confer characteristic chemical properties upon a molecule.

Specific Arrangements of Atoms Within an Organic Molecule That Confer