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Identify the functional group present in the compound CH3COOH.
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Introduction to organic chemistry
Question
Identify the functional group present in the compound CH3COOH.
Answer
Carboxylic acid
Explanation
The answer is strong because CH3COOH contains the carboxyl functional group (-COOH), which characterizes carboxylic acids. This question assesses the ability to recognize functional groups in organic molecules.
Common mistake
Incorrect Naming of Organic Compounds
Students often confuse the naming of branched alkanes, leading to incorrect IUPAC names.
To correctly name branched alkanes, identify the longest carbon chain as the parent chain, number the chain to give the substituents the lowest possible numbers, and use prefixes for the substituents. For example, for 2-methylpentane, the longest chain is pentane with a methyl group on the second carbon.
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