Which functional group does this picture represent? A. a hydroxyl group B. an amino group C. a carboxyl group D. a carbonyl group

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Which functional group does this picture represent?

A. a hydroxyl group
B. an amino group
C. a carboxyl group
D. a carbonyl group

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Answer:

C. a carboxyl group

Step-by-step explanation:

The functional group is from the carboxyl group - carboxylic acid also has the general formula - R−COOH or R−CO2H.

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