Carboxylic acids are ________.
A) always weak acids
B) weak or strong acids depending on the number of carbons in the structure
C) always weak bases
D) inorganic acids

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Carboxylic acids contain a carboxyl functional group (-COOH) which is a weak acid. Their acidity depends on factors such as the size and electronegativity of the substituent groups attached to the carboxyl group, but in general, they are considered weak acids.

Carboxylic Acids Are ________