Which Carboxylic Acid in the List Below Is an Aromatic

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which carboxylic acid in the list below is an aromatic carboxylic acid?

• A)butyric acid
• B)citric acid
• C)acetic acid
• D)benzene
• E)benzoic acid

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