Glossary 2.1


The glossary provides definitions and explanations of key terms and concepts essential to understand the topic in the lesson. Be sure to familiarize yourself with each term before attempting the lesson glossary quiz.

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C

Carbonyl group

a carbon atom double-bonded to an oxygen atom, found in organic compounds such as aldehydes and ketones



Carboxyl group

a carbon atom that is double-bonded to 1 oxygen atom and single-bonded to a hydroxyl group



Carboxylic acid

a weak organic acid containing at least one carboxyl group