What is the functional group of phenols? (2021)

Practice Questions

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What is the functional group of phenols? (2021)
  1. -OH
  2. -COOH
  3. -CHO
  4. -NH2

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the functional group of phenols? (2021)
  • Step 1: Understand what a phenol is. A phenol is a type of chemical compound.
  • Step 2: Identify the main feature of phenols. They have a special group called a functional group.
  • Step 3: Learn about the functional group in phenols. The functional group in phenols is a hydroxyl group.
  • Step 4: Recognize the structure of the hydroxyl group. The hydroxyl group is written as -OH.
  • Step 5: Note how the hydroxyl group is attached. In phenols, the -OH group is directly attached to an aromatic hydrocarbon group.
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