For 10 points, name this class of organic compound that contains a hydroxyl group, the simplest of which is methanol.
One method of creating these compounds involves hydroboration and oxidation of alkenes. The Jones reagent converts these into carboxylic acids, and two of these are needed for the creation of an ether in the Williamson synthesis. Oxidation of the secondary type of these creates ketones, and they include one that is produced during petroleum refining or by fermentation of sugars and has formula C2H6O, the "ethyl" variety. For 10 points, name this class of organic compound that contains a hydroxyl group, the simplest of which is methanol.
One method of creating these compounds involves hydroboration and oxidation of alkenes.
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