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What functional group characterises carboxylic acids?
ChemistryAldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic AcidsNEET
Options:
  • A Carbonyl group
  • B Hydroxyl group (-OH)
  • C Amine group (-NH2)
  • D Halogen group
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Hydroxyl group (-OH)
Carboxylic acids are characterised by the presence of a hydroxyl group (-OH) attached to the carbon of the carbonyl group.

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