Which of the Following Functional Groups Gives Acidic Properties to Organic

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of the following functional groups gives acidic properties to organic molecules?

• A) -OH
• B) -COOCH₃
• C) -COOH
• D) -C(O)H
• E) -CH₂OH

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