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Alcohol - Slideshow

Developed by Mita Majumdar, M.Sc. | Reviewed by The Medindia Medical Review Team

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What is alcohol?

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What is alcohol?, Alcohol

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» Chemically, an alcohol is an organic compound in which a hydroxyl functional group is bound to a carbon atom; the total being bound to more hydrogen or carbon atoms.

» There are different kinds of alcohols, each varying in properties, usage and toxicity.

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