Which of the functional groups below contain a hydroxyl group as a part of their structure?
A) aldehyde
B) alcohol
C) carboxylic acid
D) amine
E) B and C only

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Both alcohols and carboxylic acids contain a hydroxyl group (-OH) as part of their structure. Alcohols have a hydroxyl group bonded to a saturated carbon atom, while carboxylic acids have a hydroxyl group as part of the carboxyl group (-COOH).

Which of the Functional Groups Below Contain a Hydroxyl Group