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Fundamentals of Organic ChemistryChemistryCarboxylic Acid Derivatives

Which of the following structures represents benzoic acid?

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Benzoic acid consists of a benzene ring attached to a carboxyl group ( -COOH ). The carboxyl group can also be represented as -CO₂H . Looking at the given options: (A) represents phenyl formate ( -OCHO ). (B) represents benzoic acid ( -CO₂H ). (C) and (D) represent other arrangements, such as phenyl formate ( -OCOH ). Therefore, the structure with the -CO₂H group correctly represents benzoic acid. Answer:

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