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What functional group characterises carboxylic acids?
What functional group characterises carboxylic acids?
Options
- ACarbonyl group
- BHydroxyl group (-OH)
- CAmine group (-NH2)
- DHalogen group
Correct answer
B. Hydroxyl group (-OH)
Step-by-step solution
Carboxylic acids are characterised by the presence of a hydroxyl group (-OH) attached to the carbon of the carbonyl group.