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Which one of the following compound does not have - OH group___________________?

Correct answer: D. ethyl acetate

  • A. ethylene glycol
  • B. glycerol
  • C. picric acid
  • D. ethyl acetate

Explanation

Ethyl acetate, CH3COOCH2CH3, is an ester and contains no hydroxyl, or -OH, group. Ethylene glycol has two -OH groups, glycerol has three, and picric acid has a phenolic -OH group. Students may choose picric acid because its name suggests an acid rather than an alcohol, but its structure still includes one hydroxyl group.

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