NEETChemistryGeneral Organic Chemistry
Which group is responsible for the acidity of carboxylic acids?
Options
- AHydroxyl group (–OH)
- BAldehyde group (–CHO)
- CCarboxylic acid group (–COOH)
- DAmine group (–NH 2 )
Correct answer
C. Carboxylic acid group (–COOH)
Step-by-step solution
The carboxylic acid group (–COOH) is responsible for the acidity of carboxylic acids, as indicated by the "acid" in its name.