Functional Groups It should be noted that the importance of a functional group cannot be overstated. A functional group determines all of the following properties of a molecule: Bonding and shape Chemical reactivity ● Type and strength of intermolecular forces Physical properties Nomenclature College Functional Groups of Science „It should be noted that the importance of a functional group cannot be overstated. „A functional group determines all of the following properties of a molecule: z Bonding and shape z Chemical reactivity z Type and strength of intermolecular forces z Physical properties z Nomenclature