Which structure defines the hydroxyl functional group?(1 point)
Responses
OH
SH
CH3
NH2
The hydroxyl functional group is defined by the structure OH.
what is the correct answer
The correct answer is:
OH
This represents the hydroxyl functional group, typically found in alcohols and phenols.
The structure that defines the hydroxyl functional group is OH.
The hydroxyl functional group is characterized by an oxygen atom bonded to a hydrogen atom. In the case of the hydroxyl group, it is specifically an oxygen atom bonded to a hydrogen atom. The OH structure represents this bond and is the defining characteristic of the hydroxyl functional group.
To identify functional groups, it is important to consider the molecular structure and the atoms present in the compound. In this case, the other options (SH, CH3, NH2) represent different functional groups that have their own defining structures and properties.