Question

Choose the pair of terms that completes this sentence about functional groups in organic chemistry: Carboxyl is to __________ as __________ is to base.

Answer 1

Answer:

Acids

Hydroxyl or Amine

Explanation:

Examples of weak organic acids(carboxylic acid): C3H7COOH

Examples of weak organic bases(hydroxyls): C3H7OH or Amines: C3H7NH2