The carboxyl group has the organic compound called a carboxylic acid. The general formula of a carboxylic acid is R-COOH, where R represents an organic group or hydrogen.
The carboxyl group is a functional group that is present in organic compounds. It consists of a carbonyl group (-C=O) and a hydroxyl group (-OH) that are both attached to the same carbon atom. The organic compound that contains a carboxyl group is called a carboxylic acid.
