Which two simple functional groups make carboxyl group?
A)aldehyde and keto groups
B)aldehyde and hydroxyl groups
C)keto and hydroxyl groups
D)ester and hydroxyl groups
E)ester and ether groups

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Carboxyl group is made up of a carbonyl group (keto group) and a hydroxyl group (-OH). Therefore, the correct choice is C which includes both keto and hydroxyl groups.

Which Two Simple Functional Groups Make Carboxyl Group