Identify the correct statement with respect to the oxygen found in an alcohol as compared to the oxygen found in an ether.
A)Oxygen is identical in both these compounds; the difference between them is determined by another factor.
B)Oxygen in an alcohol is directly associated with a hydrogen; the oxygen in an ether is not chemically bound to a hydrogen.
C)Oxygen is similar in both compounds as it is always found on a terminal carbon.
D)The oxygen in an ether is found on a side chain and that of the alcohol is not.

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Oxygen in an alcohol is indeed directly bonded to a hydrogen atom, forming a hydroxyl group (-OH), whereas in an ether, the oxygen atom is bonded to two carbon atoms, not directly to any hydrogen atom. This structural difference is key to their distinct chemical properties.

Identify the Correct Statement with Respect to the Oxygen Found