In IUPAC nomenclature, the suffix for carboxylic acid is "-oic acid".
Answer
FALSE
Solution
Carboxylic acids: alkane +oic acid (e.g., methanoic acid = formic acid, ethanoic acid = acetic acid).
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Subject: Chemistry · Chapter: Organic Chemistry: Basic Principles · Topic: IUPAC Nomenclature
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