Asked by Tobie Perkins on Apr 29, 2024
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What do all alcohols and alcohol congeners have in common?
A) The C-O-C functional group
B) The =O functional group
C) The -OH functional group
D) Nothing; there are too many to have one common functional group.
Alcohols
Organic compounds containing one or more hydroxyl (-OH) groups attached to a carbon atom.
Alcohol Congeners
Chemical compounds that occur naturally in alcoholic beverages alongside ethanol, contributing to their taste, aroma, and physiological effects.
- Differentiate between alcohols, ethers, esters, aldehydes, and carboxylic acids based on their functional groups.
Verified Answer
JH
Johnathan HollandMay 02, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Alcohols and alcohol congeners all contain the -OH (hydroxyl) functional group, which is characteristic of this class of compounds.
Learning Objectives
- Differentiate between alcohols, ethers, esters, aldehydes, and carboxylic acids based on their functional groups.
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