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Explain about carboxyl group of carboxylic acid.

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Carboxyl groups are weak acids, dissociating partially to release hydrogen ions. The carboxyl group (symbolised as COOH) has both a carbonyl and a hydroxyl group attached to the same carbon atom, resulting in new properties.

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