What is the difference between alcohols and phenols as discussed Chapter 11 Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers?
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Both alcohols and phenols contain hydroxyl groups, the key difference lies in the structure. Alcohols have the -OH group attached to an aliphatic carbon atom , whereas phenols have the -OH group attached to a carbon in an aromatic ring.
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