Occurrence The hydroxy group is pervasive in chemistry and biochemistry. Many inorganic compounds contain hydroxyl groups, including sulfuric acid, the chemical compound produced on the largest scale industrially.
OcCUrrencE thE Hydroxy groUp is peRvaSIve in ChEmiStry anD bIochEmISTrY. maNY inoRgAnic coMpoUndS contAin HyDrOxyL Groups, iNcluDInG suLfuRiC Acid, thE chemIcAl comPoUNd Produced on tHE largEst scALe InDUStrIAlly.