Single Answer MCQ
Q-00019183

What type of compound is ethanoic acid?

1

Alcohol

2

Aldehyde

3

Carboxylic acid

4

Ketone

Answer and Solution

Answer

C. Carboxylic acid

Solution:

Ethanoic acid is a carboxylic acid, characterized by the presence of a carboxyl group (-COOH), which is responsible for its acidic properties.

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