Which of the Following Formulas May Be Attributed to a Carboxylic

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following formulas may be attributed to a carboxylic acid?

• A)C₄H₈O
• B)C₄H₁₀O
• C)C₄H₈O₂
• D)C₄H₆

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