Chapter 18, Problem 22E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The name of alcohol which is found inan alcoholic beverage is to be answered and the reason why methanol is not found in such a beverage is to be explained.

Concept introduction:

The alcohols are those organic chemical compounds which have hydroxyl $\left(\text{-OH}\right)$ as their

functional group.

The $-\text{OH}$ functional group is attached to the hydrocarbon chain via sigma bonds. The hydrocarbon chain is represented by the letter R. The general formula for the alcohol is $\text{R-OH}$.

Some alcohols are used in alcoholic beverages due to their fermentation properties.