Which term names the part of a molecule that undergoes change in a reaction?
ACarbon skeleton
BReaction substrate
CHomologue member
DFunctional group
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Functional group
The reactive site of an organic molecule, such as the OH in propanol, is its functional group.
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