$−OH ($Hydroxyl group$)$ is the functional group of alcohol. Because, if we add $−OH$ to a Methyl group $\ce{(−CH_3)},$ it will be converted to Methyl alcohol $\ce{(CH_3OH)}.$
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The high boiling point of ethanol $(78.2^\circ C)$ compared to dimethyl ether $(−23.6^\circ C),$ though both having the same molecular formula $C_2H_6O,$ is due to: