A carboxylic acid has a general formula of RCOOH. Structure A is a carboxylic acid, B is an ester (RCOOR),
Which of these compounds is a carboxylic acid? Select one:
a. A, B and C
b. B only
c. B and C only
d. A and B only
e. A only
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