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sashaice [31]
4 years ago
7

Alcohols and sugars both contain the hydroxyl group. Which property does the hydroxyl group have?

Biology
2 answers:
BabaBlast [244]4 years ago
6 0
They are polar as a result of the electrons more grouped upon the electronegative atom. 

they can form hydrogen bonds with water molecules, helping acting as a solvent with organic compounds such as sugar. 

sources : quizlet 

Archy [21]4 years ago
6 0

The hydroxyl group is a functional group that is characterized by presence of oxygen bonded to hydrogen and it has the formula OH. Hydroxyl group is hydrophilic (dissolve easily in water). They can form hydrogen bonds with water molecules. They are polar due to the concentration of opposite types of charge on each end of the group.

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