Question

The R-COOH compound behaves as an _____. acid base alcohol ester

Answer 1

The correct answer is base 

Answer 2

Answer: Option (a) is the correct answer.

Explanation:

An organic compound that contains "-COOH" as the function group is known as carboxylic compound.

A carboxylic compound is an acid as it dissociates to give hydrogen ion.

          $R-COOH \rightarrow R-COO^{-} + H^{+}$

Whereas a compound with functional group "-OH" is known as alcohol.

And, a compound with general formula RCOOR' is known as an ester.

Thus, we can conclude that the R-COOH compound behaves as an acid.