Which of the following functional groups of organic compounds link molecules through dehydration synthesis?

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The hydroxyl group (-OH) is the functional group that links molecules through dehydration synthesis by providing the -H and -OH needed to form a water molecule and create a covalent bond between two molecules. Amino groups (-NH2), phosphate groups (-PO4), and carboxyl groups (-COOH) can all participate in chemical reactions, but they do not link molecules through dehydration synthesis.

Which of the Following Functional Groups of Organic Compounds Link