What is the functional group present in carboxylic acids?

A. Hydroxyl group
B. Aldehyde group
C. Carboxyl group
D. Ketone group

Answer: Carboxyl group

Additional Information: Carboxylic acids contain a carboxyl group (-COOH).

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