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I have been trying to figure this out and I am very confused. Here is my problem.
Find two or more products in the home that contain organic molecules. From these products, make a list of 10 organic compounds present in the products. For each compound names identify a functional group with compounds would contain.
Then, based on the functional group(s) present in the two compounds, determine 3 physical properties for each of the two compounds. Using these physical properties determine how each of the two compounds uniquely function in the products in which they are found.
I have been working on this problem for 2 days!! Would someone please explain this to me?
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Household products containing organic molecules are described along with a discssion of their functional groups.

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Find two or more products in the home that contain organic molecules. From these products, make a list of 10 organic compunds present in the products.For each compound names identify a functional group with compounds would contain.
Then, based on the functional group(s) present in the two compounds, determine 3 physical properties for each of the two compounds. Using these physical properties determine how each of the two compounds uniquely function in the products in which they are found.

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