Acompound contains hydroxyl groups as its predominant functional group. therefore, this compound

The given compound is alcohol.

Explanation:

Functional groups are defined as the specific group of atoms in molecules which are responsible for the characteristic chemical reactions of the molecules.

The functional group given to us is hydroxyl group and the functional formula for this group is -OH.

The compound having hydroxyl groups are named as alcohol.

For Example: Ethanol has the chemical formula of

Hence, the given compound is alcohol.

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