Chapter 23, Problem 5STP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: To determine the functional group of the given compounds.

Concept Introduction: Functional group is represented as the group of atoms that form the molecule and are responsible for the chemical behavior. The functional groups mainly include hydrocarbons, haloalkanes, alcohol, carboxylic acid, carbonyl group, acyl halide, ester, and ether.

Answer to Problem 5STP

A - Alcohol

Explanation of Solution

In any general formula representing the functional group, R represents the alkyl group that is attached to the functional group. ${\text{CH}}_{\text{3}}{\text{CH}}_{\text{2}}{\text{CH}}_2\text{OH}$ is in the form of ROH, which is the general formula for alcohol. R represents the alkyl group which is propyl in this case. Therefore, the given compound is alcohol.

Conclusion

Alcohols are organic compounds that contain a hydroxyl group that is attached to the alkyl chain. Some of the alcohols are used in fuel additive production. Among all the alcohols mono-alcohols are the most important alcohols.