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