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An organic compound whose functional group is carboxyl |
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Answer» ong>Answer: The CONJUNCTION of a carbonyl and a hydroxyl group forms a functional group known as a carboxyl group. The hydrogen of a carboxyl group can be REMOVED (to form a NEGATIVELY charged carboxylate ion), and thus molecules containing the carboxyl group have acidic PROPERTIES and are generally known as carboxylic acids. |
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