Answer
It is an acid that has a carboxyl group.
Work Step by Step
Examples are ethanoic and methanoic acids.
The general formula is R-COOH.
Chemistry: A Molecular Approach (3rd Edition)
by Tro, Nivaldo J.
Published by
Prentice Hall
ISBN 10:
0321809246
ISBN 13:
978-0-32180-924-7
Chapter 15 - Sections 15.1-15.12 - Exercises - Review Questions - Page 745: 3
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