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Which functional group is present in an alcohol?
- A.
- B.
- C.
- D.
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Correct answer: C —
Solution
- Alcohols are organic compounds characterized by the presence of a hydroxyl group.
- The hydroxyl group is represented by the chemical formula .
- Other options represent aldehydes, carboxylic acids, and ethers respectively.
- Hence the answer is (C).
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