Question

Name an organic compound whose functional group is carboxyl.

Answer 1

Carboxylic acid:

1. A carboxyl group is ($-\mathrm{COOH}$) group commonly found in amino acids, fatty acids, etc.,
2. An organic compound has a functional group ($-\mathrm{COOH}$) is a carboxylic acid.

Example:

1. Acetic acid - ${\mathrm{CH}}_3\mathrm{COOH}$
2. Formic acid - $\mathrm{HCOOH}$