Which of the following correctly matches the molecules to the names of the functional group? I. CH₃OH Carboxylic acid
II) CH₃CO₂CH₃Ester
III) CH₃COCH₃Ketone
IV) H₂CO Alcohol

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Carboxylic acid is the functional group -COOH, which is present in molecule I.
Ester is the functional group -COO-, which is present in molecule II.
Ketone is the functional group -C=O, which is present in molecule III.
Alcohol is the functional group -OH, which is present in molecule IV. Therefore, the correct match is II and III, which are ester and ketone, respectively.

Which of the Following Correctly Matches the Molecules to the Names