[Campbell Biology P.112] Which chemical group is described as being polar due to electronega... | Practice Question

Which chemical group is described as being polar due to electronegative oxygen, forms hydrogen bonds with water, and helps dissolve compounds such as sugars?

  • A: Hydroxyl group
  • B: Carbonyl group
  • C: Methyl group
  • D: Amino group

Explanation

The table explicitly states that the Hydroxyl group is polar due to electronegative oxygen, forms hydrogen bonds with water, and helps dissolve compounds such as sugars.