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Multiple Choice
Which of the following is a functional group commonly found in alcohols?
A
Carboxyl group
B
Carbonyl group
C
Amino group
D
Hydroxyl group
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Identify the functional groups listed in the problem: Carboxyl group, Carbonyl group, Amino group, and Hydroxyl group.
Understand the structure of each functional group: Carboxyl group (\(\text{COOH}\)), Carbonyl group (\(\text{C=O}\)), Amino group (\(\text{NH}_2\)), and Hydroxyl group (\(\text{OH}\)).
Recall that alcohols are organic compounds characterized by the presence of a hydroxyl group (\(\text{OH}\)) attached to a carbon atom.
Compare the functional groups to determine which one is associated with alcohols. The hydroxyl group (\(\text{OH}\)) is the defining feature of alcohols.
Conclude that the functional group commonly found in alcohols is the hydroxyl group.