Question

The functional group in carboxylic acids is

• A. $-OH$
• B.

  

• C.

  

• D.

  

Answer 1

The correct option is C

The explanation for correct option:

Option (c) $-COOH$

1. $-COOH$ represents the carboxylic acid or carboxyl functional group.
2. Therefore, option (c) is correct.

The explanation for incorrect option:

Option (a): $-OH$ 62513b122c2d9b29e7414abe

1. $-OH$ represents the alcohol functional group.
2. Therefore, option (a) is not correct.

Option (b) $-CHO$

1. $-CHO$ represents the aldehyde functional group.
2. Therefore, option (b) is not correct.

Option (d) $-CO-$

1. $-CO-$ represents the ketone functional group.
2. Therefore, option (d) is not correct.

Hence, the correct answer is option (c ). The functional group in carboxylic acids is, $-COOH$.