Which of the following statements does NOT describe functional groups?
A) A functional group must contain a heteroatom.
B) Functional groups are groups of atoms that have characteristic reactivity.
C) Functional groups are groups of atoms that have characteristic physical properties.
D) Functional groups are characteristic arrangements of atoms and bonds.
E) Carbon-carbon single bonds are not normally considered functional groups.

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Functional groups do not necessarily have to contain a heteroatom (an atom that is not carbon or hydrogen). They are defined by their specific chemical behavior or reactivity, not by the presence of a heteroatom.

Which of the Following Statements Does NOT Describe Functional Groups