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The general molecular formula of carboxylic acids is:


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a

CnH2n-1COOH

b

CnH2nCOOH

c

CnH2n+1COOH

d

CnH2n+2COOH 

answer is A.

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The general molecular formula of carboxylic acids is CnH2n+1COOH.
A carboxyl functional group (-COOH) is joined to a hydrocarbon chain in a homologous series of substances known as carboxylic acids. The general formula of acids is CnH2n+1COOH. For example: for n=1, we get CH3COOH, which is acetic acid.
 
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