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Multiple Choice
Which of the following functional groups is present in an alcohol?
A
Amino group (-NH2)
B
Carboxyl group (-COOH)
C
Hydroxyl group (-OH)
D
Carbonyl group (C=O)
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1
Identify the functional groups listed in the problem: amino group (-NH2), carboxyl group (-COOH), hydroxyl group (-OH), and carbonyl group (C=O).
Recall the definition of an alcohol in organic chemistry: an alcohol is an organic compound that contains one or more hydroxyl groups (-OH) attached to a carbon atom.
Compare each functional group with the definition of an alcohol to determine which one matches.
Recognize that the hydroxyl group (-OH) is the characteristic functional group of alcohols.
Conclude that the presence of a hydroxyl group (-OH) indicates the presence of an alcohol.