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No, Acetic acid (ethanoic acid, CH3COOH) is the second simplest. Methanoic acid (formic acid) is the simplest with the formula HCOOH.

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What is the name of the carboxylic acid with the formula CH3 COOH?

The carboxylic acid with the formula CH3COOH is called acetic acid.


What functional group does acetic acid belong?

Acetic acid belongs to the functional group of carboxylic acids.


What solution contains a carboxylic acid?

Vinegar is dilute acetic acid and thus contains a carboxylic acid.


What are the differences between acetic acid and carboxylic acid?

Acetic acid is a type of carboxylic acid. Carboxylic acids are organic compounds that contain a carboxyl group (COOH). Acetic acid specifically has a methyl group attached to the carboxyl group. Other carboxylic acids may have different alkyl groups attached to the carboxyl group.


Is acetic acid a member of the carboxylic acid family?

Yes it is.


Is vinegar a carboxylic acid?

Yes, vinegar is a dilute solution of acetic acid, which is a type of carboxylic acid. Carboxylic acids are organic compounds containing a carboxyl group (–COOH), and acetic acid has the chemical formula CH3COOH.


What term describe acetic acid?

Acetic acid is an organic acid. It is a carboxylic acid. It has only 1 carbon atom.


Is CH3COOH an carboxylic acid?

Acetic acid is indeed an acid, but not an amino acid.


Which carboxylic acid is responsible for the odour and taste of vinegar?

Vinegar contains acetic acid. Acetic acid has a sour taste. This gives the odor and the taste to vinegar.


Is ch3ch2co2h a ester?

No, ch3ch2co2h (also known as ethanoic acid or acetic acid) is not an ester. It is a carboxylic acid. Ester molecules are formed by the reaction between a carboxylic acid and an alcohol.


Is there acetic acid in soybean oil?

I don't think that there is acetic acid in soybean oil. Acetic acid, the second simplest carboxylic acid is found in vinegar, I think. And I haven't heard any research on acetic acid on oil. Maybe they are both an organic compound but soybean oil mainly compose of triglyceride, a fatty acid and a long alkyl chain. On the other hand, acetic acid is a carboxylic acid compose of alkane(ethane) and is called ethanoic acid. Have i answered your question? E-mail me at rustymateo@yahoo.com and you can tell me whether i have answered your question. By the way, is it for a research?


What structure of acetic acid?

acetic acid is basically vinegar.it is a weak acid.its chemical formula is CH3COOH.it is a carboxylic acid.