Question

Which functional group is present in carboxylic acids?

• A. \( -CHO \)
• B. \( -COOH \)
• C. \( -C=O \)
• D. \( -OH \)

Hint:

Carboxylic acids contain the \( -COOH \) group.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Recall common functional groups.
\( -CHO \): Aldehyde \( -COOH \): Carboxylic acid \( -C=O \): Carbonyl group (ketone or aldehyde) \( -OH \): Hydroxyl group (alcohol or phenol)
Step 2: Identify the functional group of carboxylic acids.
Carboxylic acids are characterized by the presence of the \( -COOH \) functional group (carboxyl group).