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Question
The functional group present in acetic acid is ______.
Options
Ketonic \[\begin{array}{cc}
\backslash\phantom{.......}\\
\ce{C = O}\\
/\phantom{.......}\\
\end{array}\]Hydroxyl - OH
Aldehydic - CHO
Carboxyl - COOH
Solution
The functional group present in acetic acid is carboxyl - COOH.
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