are carbonyl groups present in carboxylic acids too

Is the C=O bond in carboxylic acids referred to a carbonyl group? My book only mentions aldehydes and ketones when talking about this bond.

Any C=O is a carbonyl.

Is the C=O bond in carboxylic acids referred to a carbonyl group? My book only mentions aldehydes and ketones when talking about this bond.

You'll also come across loads more groups where carbonyl groups are present, e.g. amides, esters etc. :smile:

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