JEE Main & Advanced Chemistry Carboxylic Acids Question Bank General Introduction of Carboxylic Acids and Their Derivatives

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    Vinegar obtained from sugarcane has    [AFMC 2005]

    A)                 \[C{{H}_{3}}COOH\]       

    B)                 HCOOH

    C)                 \[{{C}_{6}}{{H}_{5}}COOH\]        

    D)                 \[C{{H}_{3}}C{{H}_{2}}COOH\]

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

                    Acetic acid is the chief constituent of vinegar and hence its name (Latin : acetum = vinegar).


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