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A compound contains hydroxyl groups as its predominant functional group what is true concerning this compound?
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∙ 11y ago
The hydroxyl group is polar due to the oxygen, resulting in high solubility in water.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 11y agoIt is an alcohol. The hydroxyl group is the functional group for an alcohol.
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