SSC MTS EXAM

SSC

BIOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is a-COOH group called?
A
Amine group
B
Hydroxyl
C
Carboxyl
D
Methyl
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Carboxyl groups are a combination of two functional groups attached to a single carbon atom, namely, hydroxyl (single-bonded OH) and carbonyl (double bonded O) groups. The carboxyl (COOH) group is so-named because of the carbonyl group (C=O) and a hydroxyl group. They include carboxylic acids and amino acids.

Detailed explanation-2: -The carboxyl group is sometimes referred to as the carboxy group, carboxyl functional group, or carboxyl radical. It is commonly written as-C(=O)OH or-COOH. Carboxyl groups ionize by releasing the hydrogen atom from the-OH group.

Detailed explanation-3: -The name of the above functional group is carboxylic acid.

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