Define a functional group and give the structural formula of the following:
alcohols

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A functional group is an atom or a group of atoms that defines the structure (or the properties of a particular family) of organic compounds.

The structural formula of

Alcohols:- $R - O H$

Examples: $C H_{3} O H$ - Methyl Alcohol

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Define a functional group and give the structural formula of the following:alcohols

A functional group is an atom or a group of atoms that defines the structure (or the properties of a particular family) of organic compounds.The structural formula ofAlcohols:- R−OHExamples: CH3OH - Methyl Alcohol

Define a functional group and give the structural formula of the following:
alcohols

A functional group is an atom or a group of atoms that defines the structure (or the properties of a particular family) of organic compounds.

The structural formula of

Alcohols:- $R - O H$

Examples: $C H_{3} O H$ - Methyl Alcohol