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Question
The functional group present in acetic acid is ______.
Options
Ketonic \[\begin{array}{cc}
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\ce{C = O}\\
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\end{array}\]Hydroxyl (–OH)
Aldehydic (–CHO)
Carboxyl (–COOH)
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Solution
The functional group present in acetic acid is carboxyl (–COOH).
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