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How does the formula change when writing alcohols???

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Answer:

An alcohol has a C-O-H bond.

Step-by-step explanation:

The formula for an alkane contains only C and H atoms, e.g., CH₃-CH₂-H.

If you have an alcohol, the formula changes by having an O atom between a C and an H, e.g., CH₃-CH₂-O-H.

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