For 10 points, name this functional group symbolised OH, a simple example of which is ethanol.
This functional group is converted to an alkyl halide using carbon tetrachloride and triphenylphosphine in one reaction. Triphenylphosphine is also used with DEAD [initialise] in a reaction which starts with this functional group, the Mitsunobu reaction. One compound with this functional group is used as a feedstock in the Cativa and Monsanto processes, in which it is carbonylated to form acetic acid. PCC produces carbonyls by oxidising this functional group, the primary type of which is oxidised to a carboxylic acid using Jones' reagent. This functional group reacts with carboxylic acids to make esters. For 10 points, name this functional group symbolised OH, a simple example of which is ethanol.
This functional group is converted to an alkyl halide using carbon tetrachloride and triphenylphosphine in one reaction.
alcohol [or hydroxyl; prompt on -OH before it is read]