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NEET · Chemistry · Carboxylic Acid Derivatives
What functional group characterizes carboxylic acids?
What functional group characterizes carboxylic acids?
Options
- ACarbonyl group
- BHydroxyl group
- CAlkyl group
- DAryl group
Correct answer
B. Hydroxyl group
Step-by-step solution
Carboxylic acids are characterized by the presence of a carboxyl functional group, which consists of a carbonyl group attached to a hydroxyl group.