Which functional group characterizes alcohols in organic chemistry?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Hydroxyl group ()
- Step 1: Alcohols are organic compounds where an alkyl carbon is covalently bonded to a hydroxyl group ().
- Step 2: The general chemical formula for aliphatic alcohols is .
Answer
Hydroxyl group ().
Why not the others: 'Carbonyl group' characterizes aldehydes and ketones; 'Carboxyl group' characterizes carboxylic acids; 'Amino group' characterizes organic amines.
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