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explain acidic nature of carboxylic acid

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Carboxylic acid is an organic compound containing a carboxyl group (COOH) attached to an alkyl or aryl group. They react with metals and alkalis to generate carboxylate ions. ... The carboxylic acids are acidic in nature because hydrogen belongs in the -COOH group.

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