Which functional group is present in carboxylic acids?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. -COOH
- Step 1: A carboxylic acid contains the carboxyl group, a carbonyl and a hydroxyl on the same carbon. Answer: -COOH. Why not the others: -CHO, -OH and -CO- don't fit.
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