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In carboxylic acids, how are the bonds to the carboxyl carbon...
In carboxylic acids, how are the bonds to the carboxyl carbon oriented in terms of their plane arrangement?
Options
- AThey are oriented randomly.
- BThey are oriented at 90 degrees.
- CThey lie in one plane.
- DThey are oriented at 180 degrees.
Correct answer
C. They lie in one plane.
Step-by-step solution
In carboxylic acids, the bonds to the carboxyl carbon are oriented in one plane.