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2. Molecular Representations

Functional Groups

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a functional group commonly found in alcohols?

Hydroxyl group

Carbonyl group

Amino group

Carboxyl group

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Identify the functional groups listed in the problem: Hydroxyl group, Carbonyl group, Amino group, and Carboxyl group.

Recall the structure of an alcohol molecule, which typically includes an -OH group attached to a carbon atom.

Understand that the -OH group is known as the hydroxyl group, which is characteristic of alcohols.

Differentiate the hydroxyl group from other functional groups: the carbonyl group (C=O), amino group (-NH2), and carboxyl group (-COOH).

Conclude that the functional group commonly found in alcohols is the hydroxyl group.

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