Carboxylic acids are organic compounds containing a carboxyl group (-COOH), where the carbon atom is double-bonded to an oxygen atom and single-bonded to a hydroxyl group. These acids are widely found in nature, contributing to the sour taste of some fruits and involved in various biochemical processes.
Specific groups of atoms within molecules that are responsible for the characteristic chemical reactions of those molecules.
Organic Compounds: Molecules composed of carbon atoms bonded with other elements such as hydrogen, oxygen, or nitrogen, forming the basis of all living organisms and many synthetic materials