What type of compound is ethanoic acid classified as?

Alcohol

Aldehyde

Carboxylic acid

Ketone

Answer and Solution

C. Carboxylic acid

Ethanoic acid is classified as a carboxylic acid due to the presence of the carboxyl (-COOH) functional group.

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