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What are the two main types of carboxylic acids based on the groups attached to the carboxylic carbon?
ChemistryAldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic AcidsNEET
Options:
  • A Alkyl and aliphatic
  • B Aromatic and aliphatic
  • C Alkane and alkene
  • D Ketone and aldehyde
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The correct answer is: Aromatic and aliphatic
Carboxylic acids can be categorized into aromatic carboxylic acids (ArCOOH) and aliphatic carboxylic acids (RCOOH) based on the groups (aryl or alkyl) attached to the carboxylic carbon.

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