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MHT CET 202622 AprilEvening Shift
Exam
MHT CET
Year
2026
Date
22 April
Shift
Evening Shift
Subject
Chemistry
Chapter
Carboxylic Acid Derivatives

MHT CET 2026 · 22 April · Evening Shift · Chemistry · Carboxylic Acid Derivatives

Which of the following acid does NOT contain -COOH group?

Which of the following acid does NOT contain -COOH group?

Options

  1. ALactic acid
  2. BPicric acid
  3. CBenzoic acid
  4. DOxalic acid

Correct answer

B. Picric acid

Step-by-step solution

Lactic acid is 2-hydroxypropanoic acid, which has the formula CH3CH(OH)COOHCH_3CH(OH)COOH. It contains a -COOH group.

Picric acid is 2,4,6-trinitrophenol, which has the formula C6H2(OH)(NO2)3C_6H_2(OH)(NO_2)_3. It contains a phenolic -OH group but does not contain a -COOH group.

Benzoic acid is C6H5COOHC_6H_5COOH. It contains a -COOH group.

Oxalic acid is ethanedioic acid, HOOC−COOHHOOC-COOH. It contains two -COOH groups.

Therefore, picric acid does not contain a -COOH group.

Answer: Picric acid
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