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State whether the following statement is True or False. The presence of the group —CHO in a compound means it is a carboxylic acid.

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Question

State whether the following statement is True or False.

The presence of the group —CHO in a compound means it is a carboxylic acid.

True or False
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Solution

This statement is false.

Explanation:

The group —CHO represents an aldehyde. A carboxylic acid functional group is —COOH.

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Chapter 12: Organic Chemistry - Intext Question [Page 239]

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Lakhmir Singh Chemistry [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 12 Organic Chemistry
Intext Question | Q 1. (i) | Page 239
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