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Karbüülrühmad, also known as carbonyl groups, are a functional group in organic chemistry consisting of a carbon atom double-bonded to an oxygen atom. This C=O moiety is a key structural feature in many important organic compounds, including aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, esters, and amides. The presence of the carbonyl group significantly influences the chemical and physical properties of a molecule.

The polarity of the C=O bond, due to the electronegativity difference between carbon and oxygen, makes the carbonyl carbon electrophilic and susceptible to nucleophilic attack. This reactivity is fundamental to many organic reactions, such as nucleophilic addition and condensation reactions. The carbonyl group can also participate in resonance, further delocalizing electron density and affecting its reactivity.

Aldehydes and ketones are characterized by a carbonyl group bonded to two carbon atoms (in ketones) or one carbon and one hydrogen atom (in aldehydes). Carboxylic acids feature a carbonyl group attached to a hydroxyl (-OH) group, while esters have the hydroxyl group replaced by an alkoxy (-OR) group. Amides contain a carbonyl group bonded to a nitrogen atom. These variations in substituents attached to the carbonyl group lead to distinct chemical behaviors and applications, ranging from solvents and fragrances to pharmaceuticals and polymers. The carbonyl group's ubiquitous presence and versatile reactivity make it a cornerstone of organic chemistry.