Which of the following carboxylic acids is a dicarboxylic acid?

Practice Questions

Q1
Which of the following carboxylic acids is a dicarboxylic acid?
  1. Acetic acid
  2. Oxalic acid
  3. Formic acid
  4. Butanoic acid

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which of the following carboxylic acids is a dicarboxylic acid?
Correct Answer: Oxalic acid
  • Step 1: Understand what a carboxylic acid is. A carboxylic acid has a functional group called -COOH.
  • Step 2: Know that a dicarboxylic acid has two -COOH groups in its structure.
  • Step 3: Identify the carboxylic acids given in the question. Look for the one that has two -COOH groups.
  • Step 4: Recognize that oxalic acid has the structure with two -COOH groups, making it a dicarboxylic acid.
  • Step 5: Conclude that oxalic acid is the correct answer.
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