In which class of compounds is the carbon at the functional group least highly oxidized?
A) alcohols
B) aldehydes
C) carboxylic acids
D) ketones

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Alcohols have a hydroxyl functional group (-OH) attached to a carbon atom which is less oxidized than carbonyl functional group (-C=O) in aldehydes, ketones, and carboxylic acids. In alcohols, the carbon is only bonded to one oxygen atom as compared to the carbonyl functional group where the carbon is double-bonded to an oxygen atom, indicating a higher degree of oxidation.

In Which Class of Compounds Is the Carbon at the Functional