The general formula of monocarboxylic acid:
Correct answer: B. CnH2n+1COOH
- A. CnHnCOOH
- B. CnH2n+1COOH
- C. CnH2nCOOH
- D. CnH2n-2COOH
Explanation
CnH2n+1COOH, is the correct general formula for monocarboxylic acids. This formula represents a carboxylic acid where there is a carbon chain (CnH2n) with an additional methyl group (CH3) at the end, representing the carboxyl group (COOH).
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