The general formula of a carboxylic acid is

R–COOH

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C-O

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R-CHO

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R-OOH

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The correct option is A R–COOH
The general formula of a carboxylic acid is R– COOH where 'R' is an alkyl group. For example, the formula of methanoic acid is $C H_{3} C O O H$ .

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