Question

Name the compound ch3cooh and identify its funcational group.

Answer 1

Answer: ch3Cooh is the acetic acid....

And the function al group attached to it is Carboxylic acid.....

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Answer 2

Answer:

Given :

A compound with molecular formula CH3COOH.

To find :

Name of the compound and it's functional group

Identification:

CH3COOH is the structural formula of an organic acid named ACETIC ACID .

It's IUPAC name is ETHANOIC ACID.

The functional group present in this compound is a CARBOXYL functional group ( -COOH).

Uses:

1. Acetic acid is present as a constituent of vinegar

2. It is used in pickling of raw vegetables

3. It is used in the manufacturing of inks and dyes.

4. It is also used in making perfumes.

5. It is used to purify organic compounds by crystallization technique.