Which general formula represents the functional group in a carboxylic acid? roh rcoor rcooh rcho

Answer : The correct option is, RCOOH

Explanation :

A carboxylic acid is a class of an organic compound which contain a functional group with (-COOH) i.e R-COOH (R is an alkyl group)

In R-COOH functional group, a carbon atom is bonded to an oxygen atom with double bond and a hydroxyl group with single bond. And the fourth bond links the carbon atom to an alkyl group, (R) or a hydrogen atom.

Examples of carboxylic acids are ethanoic acid,, propanoic acid,

Therefore, the correct answer is, RCOOH

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