Which heteroatom is characteristic of an alcohol?
The heteroatom which is the characteristic of an alcohol.
Answer to Problem 10RQ
The heteroatom present in alcohol is oxygen.
Explanation of Solution
The atom other than the carbon or hydrogen atom is commonly called the heteroatom in an organic compound. The term hetero simply means the different from hydrogen or carbon. Alcohols are organic compounds containing hydroxyl
For example, in ethanol (an alcohol) having chemical formula
Conclusion:
Therefore, the heteroatom present in alcohol is oxygen.
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