What is the functional group that distinguishes alcohols from other organic compounds?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Hydroxyl group ()
- Step 1: Alcohols are characterized by the presence of one or more hydroxyl () functional groups bonded to saturated carbon atoms.
- Step 2: General formula for monohydric aliphatic alcohols is .
Answer
Hydroxyl group (-OH).
Why not the others: 'Carbonyl group ()' defines aldehydes and ketones; 'Carboxyl group ()' defines carboxylic acids; 'Ester group ()' defines esters.
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