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What are the two main types of carboxylic acids based on the groups...
What are the two main types of carboxylic acids based on the groups attached to the carboxylic carbon?
Options
- AAlkyl and aliphatic
- BAromatic and aliphatic
- CAlkane and alkene
- DKetone and aldehyde
Correct answer
B. Aromatic and aliphatic
Step-by-step solution
Carboxylic acids can be categorized into aromatic carboxylic acids (ArCOOH) and aliphatic carboxylic acids (RCOOH) based on the groups (aryl or alkyl) attached to the carboxylic carbon.