A. Presence of an aromatic ring
B. Number of hydroxyl groups
C. Type of carbon chain
D. Molecular weight
Answer: Presence of an aromatic ring
What is the main difference between alcohols and phenols?
Additional Information: Phenols contain a hydroxyl group attached to an aromatic ring, while alcohols do not necessarily have this structure.
Subjects: Alcohols, Phenols, and Ethers, Chemistry