Video Summary

Functional groups are specific groups of atoms that are covalently bonded together and have characteristic chemical properties. They are important in organic chemistry because they determine the properties of organic compounds. There are many different functional groups, each with its own unique properties. Some common functional groups include the hydroxyl group (-OH), the carbonyl group (C=O), and the amino group (-NH2). The presence of a particular functional group in an organic compound can give clues about the compound's structure and reactivity.