Organic Chemistry (8th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321768418
ISBN 13: 978-0-32176-841-4

Chapter 2 - Structure and Properties of Organic Molecules - Problems - Page 80: Problem 2-22 g

Answer

This compound is classified as an alcohol. The functional group in its is marked on the following image:

Work Step by Step

Compounds with the hydroxyl group $(-OH)$ connected to one single radical (where the first carbon is not connected to other oxygen) are classified as alcohols.
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