Functional Group Compounds (HSC SSCE Chemistry): Flashcards

Hydroxyl group ($- ext{OH}$)

$\text{C}_n\text{H}_{2n+1}\text{OH}$ or $\text{R-OH}$

Methanol ($\text{CH}_3\text{OH}$)

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$-\text{OH}$ carbon bonded to 1 other carbon

$-\text{OH}$ carbon bonded to 2 other carbons

$-\text{OH}$ carbon bonded to 3 other carbons

Hydrogen bonding between molecules

Infinitely soluble

Same carbon skeleton, different $-\text{OH}$ position