Which functional group is present in carboxylic acids?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. -COOH
- Step 1: A carboxylic acid contains the carboxyl group.
Answer
-COOH.
Why not the others: -OH, -NH2 and -CHO don't fit.
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