Molecules with a ________ group are neutral and hydrophilic.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


Answer: hydroxyl group

hydroxyl group is only neutral group and polar but because of the carbon side chain which is non-polar which makes it hydrophobic.

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