Which of the following compounds is not a carboxylic acid?

A. Butanoic acid
B. Hexanoic acid
C. 2-Butanol
D. Acetic acid

Answer: 2-Butanol

Additional Information: 2-Butanol is an alcohol, not a carboxylic acid.

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