Question
What are aliphatic carboxylic acids? Give their general formula.
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Answer
The organic compounds in which carboxyl $(- COOH )$ group is bonded to an alkyl group are called aliphatic carboxylic acids or fatty acids. (Exception : Formic acid, $H - COOH$ is also classified as aliphatic carboxylic acid though- $COOH$ group is not attached to any carbon).
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