What does the functional group R-OH indicate?

A) An ether
B) An ester
C) An alcohol
D) An amine

Functional Group

A specific group of atoms within a molecule that is responsible for the characteristic chemical reactions of that molecule.

R-OH

This is a general formula representing alcohols where R represents the alkyl group and -OH represents the hydroxyl functional group.

Alcohol

Any organic compound where the hydroxyl functional group (–OH) is bound to a carbon atom.