Question

Give an example of a compound which has carboxylic (-COOH) functional group.

Answer 1

METHYL CARBOXYLIC ACID, ETHYL CARBOXYLIC ACID and so on....

Answer 2

Answer:

An example of a "carboxylic acid" is "Carbonic Acid" is $CH_{2}O_{3}$

Explanation:

Carbonic acid is an organic compound with -COOH functional group, often its name is derived from the solution of carbon dioxide and water, as the solution contains a little amount of carbonic acid in them.

Carbonic acid is present in our lungs as its only gas. It plays a major role in maintaining acid-base balance in bicarbonate buffer system. Although, acid but its non-harmful for humans as it is considered the weakest among the acids.