Radical
In the past -OH was considered a radical; now the recommended name is functional group.
The monovalent radical that consists of two atoms is the hydride ion (H-). It has a single negative charge and is composed of two hydrogen atoms.
The chemical formula for nitroglycerin is C₃H₅N₃O₉. A radical typically refers to a species that has one or more unpaired electrons and can involve a variety of elements depending on its specific structure. The number of elements contained in a radical can vary; for example, a simple radical like the hydroxyl radical (•OH) contains two elements (oxygen and hydrogen).
"Radical biology" refers to the role of free radicals in living organisms.
OH
OH- is the ion hydroxide and OH. is the radical hydroxyl.
Examples: hydroxyl radical (OH.) and the superoxide anion O2(-).
OH is the radical. It has an unpaired electron, making it highly reactive and capable of participating in various chemical reactions.
Radical
In the past -OH was considered a radical; now the recommended name is functional group.
Radical
(OH)x is hydroxyl or hidroxyde (OH)- or radical .(OH) or an alcoholic group
OH- is a base radical because it can accept a proton (H+) to form water (H2O). Acids, on the other hand, donate protons in a chemical reaction.
A compound that contains the hydroxyl OH radical is called an alcohol. Alcohols are organic compounds that have a hydroxyl functional group attached to a carbon atom. Examples include ethanol (found in alcoholic beverages) and methanol (used as a solvent).
It has a negative one charge (1-)
A base contain the radical (OH)-.