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What functional group characterizes carboxylic acids?
ChemistryAldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic AcidsNEET
Options:
  • A Carbonyl group
  • B Hydroxyl group
  • C Alkyl group
  • D Aryl group
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The correct answer is: Hydroxyl group
Carboxylic acids are characterized by the presence of a carboxyl functional group, which consists of a carbonyl group attached to a hydroxyl group.

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