The group which is responsible for acidic behavior in acetic acid is:

-OH

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-CHO

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-O-

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-COOH

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Solution

The correct option is D
-COOH

The formula of acetic acid is CH₃COOH and the functional group is active site of compound so -COOH group is the correct option.

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The group which is responsible for acidic behavior in acetic acid is:

The correct option is D -COOHThe formula of acetic acid is CH3COOH and the functional group is active site of compound so -COOH group is the correct option.

The correct option is D
-COOH

The formula of acetic acid is CH₃COOH and the functional group is active site of compound so -COOH group is the correct option.