In examining an organic compound, you discover that it contains the following functional group. What class of organic compound i

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anastassius [24]

3 years ago

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In examining an organic compound, you discover that it contains the following functional group. What class of organic compound i

s it?

A. alcohol
B. carboxylic acid
C. ester
D. ketone

Chemistry

1 answer:

Romashka [77] · Answer 1 · 2022-04-15T20:45:40+03:00

Romashka [77]3 years ago

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Option B. carboxylic acid

For example

CH3 - COOH, is the acetic acid or etanoic acid.

where - COOH is C bonded with O (trhough doble bond) and with OH (with a single bond)