Which of the following is the simplest carboxylic acid?

A. Methanoic acid
B. Ethanoic acid
C. Propanoic acid
D. Butanoic acid

Answer: Methanoic acid

Additional Information: Methanoic acid (HCOOH) is the simplest carboxylic acid.

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