Alcohols contain a hydroxyl group bonded to a carbon atom from "summary" of Organic Chemistry by John E. McMurry
Alcohols are organic compounds that are characterized by the presence of a hydroxyl group (-OH) bonded to a carbon atom. This distinctive functional group gives alcohols their unique properties and reactivity. The hydroxyl group consists of an oxygen atom bonded to a hydrogen atom, which is attached to a carbon atom in the alcohol molecule.
The general formula for alcohols is R-OH, where R represents an alkyl group. Alkyl groups are simply chains of carbon and hydrogen atoms that are attached to the hydroxyl group. The alkyl group can be a simple straight chain, branched chain, or even a cyclic structure. The nature and size of the alkyl group attached to the hydroxyl group can greatly influence the physical and chemical properties of the alcohol.
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