Respuesta :
The compound containing Hydroxyl groups as the main functional group is either known as Alcohols or Carboxylic Acids. The Hydroxyl group is hydrophilic in nature that means it attracts water, therefore hydroxyl groups are easily dissolved in water.
Answer: The given compound is alcohol.
Explanation:
Functional groups are defined as the specific group of atoms in molecules which are responsible for the characteristic chemical reactions of the molecules.
The functional group given to us is hydroxyl group and the functional formula for this group is -OH.
The compound having hydroxyl groups are named as alcohol.
For Example: Ethanol has the chemical formula of [tex]CH_3CH_2OH[/tex]
Hence, the given compound is alcohol.
