Question

Acetic acid, commonly known as vinegar, is sour. Which functional group is present in acetic acid? A. amino group B. phosphate group C. carboxyl group

Answer 1

Answer;

C. carboxyl group

Explanation;

-Vinegar is a common household item containing acetic acid as well as some other chemicals.

-Acetic acid is an organic acid with the formula CH3-COOH. Its functional group is carboxylic acid group. Acetic acid is a monocarboxylic acid because it contains only one "COOH"group. It has a sour taste and pungent smell.

Answer 2

The correct option is C.

Step-by-step explanation

Option A

Amines are the organic compounds which contain amino functional groups (-NH2), i.e 1-Propamine (CH3-CH2-CH2-NH2). so this is incorrect option.

Option B

Phosphate group is present in group of organic compounds known as organic phosphates. they are involved in energy transfer reaction. the best example is ATP. This option is also incorrect.

Option C

option C is correct because Acetic acid belongs to a group of organic compounds known as carboxylic acids. Carboxylic acid is characterized by the presence of carboxyl functional group (-COOH).

Conclusion

it is concluded that acetic acid contains carboxyl group.