Chemistryhard · Past Paper
What is the formal name of the COOH group?
ACarbonyl
BHydroxyl
CCarboxyl
DAlkoxyl
✓ Correct Answer: C — Carboxyl
The carboxyl group consists of a carbonyl group (C=O) and a hydroxyl group (-OH) attached to the same carbon atom.
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