Which of the Following Compounds Is a Carboxylic Acid

question 85

Multiple Choice

Which of the following compounds is a carboxylic acid?

• A) CH₃CH₂COOH
• B) CH₃CH₂OCH₃
• C) CH₃CH₂CH₂OH
• D) CH₃CH₂CHO

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