Functional Groups — Mains Questions

Discuss the role of functional groups in determining the biological activity of pharmaceutical compounds. Illustrate with suitable examples.

Analyze how the presence of different functional groups influences the physical properties (boiling point, solubility) and chemical reactivity of organic compounds. Provide a comparative analysis of alcohols, ethers, and carboxylic acids.

Elucidate the concept of 'green chemistry' in the context of functional group transformations. Provide examples of how green chemistry principles are applied to make organic synthesis more sustainable.