Which of the following compounds is expected to act as a Brønsted–Lowry acid…

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Problem

Which of the following compounds is expected to act as a Brønsted–Lowry acid primarily because it contains a carboxyl functional group? (a)

\mathrm{CH_{3}COOCH_{3}}

(b)

\mathrm{CH_{3}COOH}

(c)

\mathrm{CH_{3}CH_{2}OH}

(d)

\mathrm{CH_{3}COCH_{3}}