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Answer:

The type of compound that is formed by the addition of hydroxyl group is known as alcohol.

Explanation:

Hydroxyl group is added to a compound by substitution reaction in which the -OH group replaces a nucleophile such as Cl-.

       For example methyl chloride reacts with potassium hydroxide(KOH) to generate methyl alcohol or methanol and potassium chloride(KCl)

       CH3Cl+KOH=CH3OH+KCl