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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

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