Question

Choose the correct answer from the alternatives given:
The reactivity of an organic molecule is primarily dependent upon the

• A. carbon skeleton
• B. attached functional groups such as an hydroxyl group
• C. isomer
• D. all of these

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

attached functional groups such as an hydroxyl group

The reactivity of an organic molecule is primarily dependent upon attached functional groups such as an hydroxyl group of the molecule.

So, the correct option is 'attached functional groups as an hydroxyl group'