Which functional group is typical of alcohols?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. The hydroxyl group (-OH)
- Step 1: An alcohol has a hydroxyl group attached to a saturated carbon. Step 2. The other groups define acids, amines and aldehydes or ketones. Answer: the hydroxyl group. Why not the others: these groups belong to other compound classes.
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