Question detail
Which of the following compounds is NOT a carboxylic acid?
Try the question, check the answer, then read the explanation to understand the curriculum point.
At a glance
MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Reactions of alkenes and alcohols (chemistry only)
Question
- A. Ethanol
- B. Butanoic acid
- C. Propanoic acid
- D. Methanoic acid
Answer
The correct option is Ethanol.
Explanation
The correct option is "Ethanol" because it supports the approved learning objective: Recognise carboxylic acids from their names or from given formulae. The other options are incorrect or weaker because they are vague, use the wrong Chemistry context, or do not clearly explain the answer for Carboxylic acids.
Common mistake
Confusing Carboxylic Acids with Alcohols
Students often confuse carboxylic acids with alcohols, especially when given names or formulae.
Remember that carboxylic acids contain the functional group –COOH, while alcohols contain the –OH functional group. Practice identifying the functional groups in different compounds.
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