Alcohols Flashcards by Marcie Stevenson | Brainscape

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What is the functional group in alcohols?

A

Hydroxyl group, -OH

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How does the hydroxyl group affect alcohols?

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It makes the molecule polar and gives rise to hydrogen bonding.

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What explains alcohol’s chemical and physical properties?

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Hydrogen bonding.

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