USE THE DIAGRAM ABOVE TO ANSWER THIS QUESTION.
Which of the following represents a carboxylic acid?
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A
- B
- C
- D
- E
The correct answer is: A
Explanation
A carboxylic acid is an organic acid that contains a carboxyl group attached to an R-group.
The general formula of a carboxylic acid is R−COOH or R−CO₂H, with R referring to the alkyl, alkenyl, aryl, or other group.