Which type of compound forms when a hydroxyl group is added to a carbon compound

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Brielle Short

12 October, 08:22

Which type of compound forms when a hydroxyl group is added to a carbon compound

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Savannah · Answer 1

The type of compound that is formed by the addition of hydroxyl group is known as alcohol.

Explanation:

Hydroxyl group is added to a compound by substitution reaction in which the - OH group replaces a nucleophile such as Cl-.

For example methyl chloride reacts with potassium hydroxide (KOH) to generate methyl alcohol or methanol and potassium chloride (KCl)

CH3Cl+KOH=CH3OH+KCl