Which of the following is a carboxyl group? A) -C-O B) -OH C) -NH₂ D) -COOH

Name: Which of the following is a carboxyl group? A) -C-O B) -OH C) -NH 2 D) -COOH
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The carboxyl group is a functional group consisting of a carbon atom double-bonded to an oxygen atom, and single-bonded to a hydroxyl (-OH) group. The chemical formula for carboxyl group is -COOH. Therefore, only choice D (-COOH) represents a carboxyl group.

Which of the Following Is a Carboxyl Group