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The -OH functional group

The -OH functional group

Displayed formulae of methanol, ethanol, propan-1-ol and butan-1-ol with each hydroxyl group labelled

Alcohols are organic compounds that contain the -OH functional group. This group is attached to a carbon chain and gives alcohols their characteristic reactions.

Alcohols Lesson

  1. IGCSE
  2. /Chemistry
  3. /Alcohols

Step-by-step lessons on Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Alcohols. Each one builds up to exam-style questions. Build a solid grasp of atomic structure, bonding and the mole concept early, since these underpin almost every other topic, then move on to the more calculation-heavy quantitative and organic chemistry content.

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