A hydroxyl group consists of an oxygen atom joined to a hydrogen atom; molecules with this group are water-soluble alcohols.
Un grupo hidroxilo consiste en un átomo de oxígeno unido a un átomo de hidrógeno; las moléculas con este grupo son solubles en agua y se llaman alcoholes.
| Front | hydroxyl group |
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| Back | A chemical group consisting of an oxygen atom joined to a hydrogen atom. Molecules possessing this group are soluble in water and are called alcohols. |
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