Explain and identify the functional group

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Functional groups of some organic compounds

In organic chemistry, a functional group is an atom or group of atoms that determines the compound's characteristics. For each of the following compounds: 1) give an acceptable name; 2) identify the functional group; and 3) and discuss general key chemical properties of the chemical that a fire, environmental, health or safety personnel should know.

a) CH3CH2 - O - CH2CH2CH2CH3

b) CH3CH2CH2CH2CH2OH
I
CH3

c) CH3 - C - CH2CH2CHCH3
II
O

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