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Question
Three organic compounds A, B and C have the following molecular formulae: C4H10O
Which compound contains a carboxyl group? Write its name and structural formula.
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Solution
The organic compound 'A' contains a carboxyl group. The name of the acid is butanoic acid, and its formula is C3H7COOH. Its structural formula is as follows:
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