Organic ChemistryDeep Dive
The Carboxyl Group (-COOH) Structure
Part of Carboxylic Acids — GCSE Chemistry
This deep dive covers The Carboxyl Group (-COOH) Structure within Carboxylic Acids for GCSE Chemistry. Revise Carboxylic Acids in Organic Chemistry for GCSE Chemistry with 20 exam-style questions and 15 flashcards. This topic appears less often, but it can still be a useful differentiator on mixed-topic papers. It is section 4 of 14 in this topic. Use this deep dive to connect the idea to the wider topic before moving on to questions and flashcards.
Topic position
Section 4 of 14
Practice
20 questions
Recall
15 flashcards
🧲 The Carboxyl Group (-COOH) Structure
What Makes -COOH Special?
- Combines a carbonyl group (C=O) with a hydroxyl group (OH)
- The carbon is bonded to: oxygen (double bond), OH group, and the rest of the molecule
- This structure allows the hydrogen to be released as H⁺ ions