Chemistry · Carboxylic Acids: Acidic strength and factors affecting it

The acid which contains both and COOH groups is:

The acid which contains both \( -O H \) and \( - \) COOH groups is:

  • A. phthalic acid
  • B. adipic acid
  • C. glutaric acid
  • D. salicylic acid

Step-by-step solution

Salicylic acid (2-hydroxybenzoic acid) has both a hydroxyl group (-OH) and a carboxyl group (-COOH) attached to the benzene ring. Phthalic acid, adipic acid, and glutaric acid contain only carboxyl groups and no hydroxyl groups.
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