Essential Chemistry for IGCSE - The Variety Of Organic Chemicals (Section 6 - No. 20)

Which of the following is a characteristic property of alcohols?
They contain a carboxyl group.
They are insoluble in water.
They contain an -OH functional group.
They have a characteristic fruity odor.

Explanation

Alcohols are characterized by the presence of the hydroxyl (-OH) functional group.

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