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Alcohols are covalent molecules; the –OH group in an alcohol molecule is attached to a carbon atom by a covalent bond.

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Alcohols are derivatives of hydrocarbons in which an –OH group has replaced a hydrogen atom.

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Alcohols that have their –OH groups in the middle of the chain are necessary to synthesize a ketone, which requires the carbonyl group to be bonded to two other carbon atoms:

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Alcohols containing two or more hydroxyl groups can be made.

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Alcohols contaminated by notable proportions of empyreumatic oils.

From Scientific American Supplement, No. 299, September 24, 1881 by Various