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Name of the functional homologous group is derived from two specific words, carbonyl and hydroxyl. Identify it.


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Ketonic

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Aldehyde

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Carboxyl

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Hydroxyl

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Solution

The correct option is C

Carboxyl


The carboxyl functional group is an acidic functional group frequently found in biological molecules.are weak acids, dissociating partially to release hydrogen ions. The carboxyl group which is symbolized as -COOH has both a carbonyl and a hydroxyl group attached to the same carbon atom, resulting in new set of properties.


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