What is the functional group of the alcohol series?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Hydroxyl group
Alcohols are organic compounds in which a hydroxyl group, –OH, is attached to a saturated carbon atom. This group gives alcohols characteristic reactions, such as reaction with sodium and oxidation under suitable conditions. A carboxyl group, –COOH, defines carboxylic acids; an aldehyde group, –CHO, defines aldehydes; and a ketone contains a carbonyl group within the carbon chain. Therefore A is correct.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Hydroxyl group
Why is this the correct answer?
Alcohols are organic compounds in which a hydroxyl group, –OH, is attached to a saturated carbon atom. This group gives alcohols characteristic reactions, such as reaction with sodium and oxidation under suitable conditions. A carboxyl group, –COOH, defines carboxylic acids; an aldehyde group, –CHO, defines aldehydes; and a ketone contains a carbonyl group within the carbon chain. Therefore A is correct.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 10 Science question. Chapter: Carbon and its Compounds. Topic: Functional groups.
