Question

Match each type of organic compound to its description.

Match Term Definition
Alcohol
A) Made up of aldehydes or ketones bonded together
Amine
B) Organic compound with hydroxyl group (−O−H)
Carbohydrate
C) Contains a nitrogen bonded to carbon(s) and is usually basic
Carbonyl group
D) Contains a carbon atom double-bonded to an oxygen atom

Answer 1

Answer:

Alcohol is an organic compound with hydroxyl(-O-H) group.

Explanation:

The aliphatic or aromatc compound that contain -O-H as a functional group in their chemical structure is termed as alcohol.Alcohol are reduced form of aldehydes.

    Example ethanol is an alcoholic compound having the chemical formula CH3CH2OH.

       Phenol is a alcoholic compound having the chemical formula C6H5OH.