Which functional group is present in carboxylic acids?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. −COOH
- Step 1: Carboxylic acids are organic acids defined by the presence of a carbonyl group () directly linked to a hydroxyl group ().
- Step 2: The combination of these two groups forms the characteristic carboxyl functional group, written as .
Answer
−COOH.
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