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What is the general formula for carboxylic acids?

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What is the general formula for carboxylic acids?
  1. C_nH_2nO_2
  2. C_nH_2n+1COOH
  3. C_nH_2nO
  4. C_nH_2n+2O

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the general formula for carboxylic acids?
  • Step 1: Understand that carboxylic acids are a type of organic compound.
  • Step 2: Know that they contain a functional group called the carboxyl group, which is -COOH.
  • Step 3: Recognize that the general formula for carboxylic acids is based on the number of carbon atoms (n) in the molecule.
  • Step 4: The formula shows that for every n carbon atoms, there are 2n hydrogen atoms and 2 oxygen atoms.
  • Step 5: Therefore, the general formula can be written as C_nH_2nO_2.
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