A quick introductory look at the alcohols

2 marks · Normal

State the name and structure of the functional group present in all alcohols.

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Also accept: Name: hydroxyl group; Structure: –OH; hydroxyl, –OH; the –OH group, also called hydroxyl

Common mistakes: Giving 'carboxyl' or other incorrect functional group names; Omitting the structure

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Marking points

B1 · 1 mark · States the name 'hydroxyl group' (or hydroxyl) as the functional group in alcohols.

B2 · 1 mark · Gives the correct structure: –OH (accept dash or bond to O and H, or 'OH group' clearly shown).

Worked solution

The functional group present in all alcohols is the hydroxyl group.