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Question : Which organic compound has the structure R-COOH, with R referring to the alkyl, alkenyl, aryl or other groups?

Option 1: Carboxylic acid

Option 2: Ester

Option 3: Ketone

Option 4: Aldehydes


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Correct Answer: Carboxylic acid


Solution : The answer is Carboxylic acid.

The organic compound with the structure R-COOH, where R refers to the alkyl, alkenyl, aryl, or other organic groups, is known as a carboxylic acid. The general formula for a carboxylic acid is R-COOH, and the functional group it contains is the carboxyl group (-COOH). The carboxyl group consists of a carbonyl group (C=O) and a hydroxyl group (-OH) attached to the same carbon atom.

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