Question

What is the difference between R - OH and R - O - R?

• A. Alkyl groups attached to different functional groups
• B. Same alkyl on both side of functional groups
• C. Alcohol and ether functional groups
• D. Aldehyde and ester functional groups

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Alcohol and ether functional groups

R - OH is the compound belonging to the family of alcohols as it has -OH functional group.

Alcohol

R- O- R' is the compound belonging to the family of ethers. R is the alkyl group and R' is the alkoxy group.

Ether