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I think I am getting slightly confused about the names we give to functional groups. I am aware that there are different types of functional groups such as alkyl, aryl and acyl groups. 

I also know that there exist functional groups such as those of esters, ketones and amides which come under the acyl group. However, thinking about this recently I also realised that there existed a carbonyl group, which is also present in a ketone? 

I am also a bit confused as to whether the acyl group's general formula is RCO or RCOX where X could be a variety of groups. Also, is R a part of the functional group or is it there to show what the functional group is attached to. 

Could someone please make this hierarchy of functional groups a bit clearer?

I think I am getting slightly confused about the names we give to functional groups. I am aware that there are different types of functional groups such as alkyl, aryl and acyl groups. I also know that there exist functional groups such as those of esters, ketones and amides which come under the acyl group. However, thinking about this recently I also realised that there existed a carbonyl group, which is also present in a ketone? I am also a bit confused as to whether the acyl group's general formula is RCO or RCOX where X could be a variety of groups. Also, is R a part of the functional group or is it there to show what the functional group is attached to. Could someone please make this hierarchy of functional groups a bit clearer?

I think I am getting slightly confused about the names we give to functional groups. I am aware that there are different types of functional groups such as alkyl, aryl and acyl groups. 

I also know that there exist functional groups such as those of esters, ketones and amides which come under the acyl group. However, thinking about this recently I also realised that there existed a carbonyl group, which is also present in a ketone? 

I am also a bit confused as to whether the acyl group's general formula is RCO or RCOX where X could be a variety of groups. Also, is R a part of the functional group or is it there to show what the functional group is attached to. 

Could someone please make this hierarchy of functional groups a bit clearer?

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