JEE Main Chemistry question

Chemistry Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids JEE Main

What is the formula of adipic acid?

(A)COOH(CH₂)₄COOHCorrect
(B)CH₂(COOH)CH₂COOH
(C)COOH(CH₂)₃COOH
(D)None of the above

Answer: (A)

Solution

Adipic acid (hexanedioic acid) is HOOC–(CH₂)₄–COOH, a six-carbon diacid.

Question ID VK-150012