Carboxyl Radical
The radical ·COOH (CAS# 2564-86-5) has only a separate fleeting existence. The acid dissociation constant of ·COOH has been measured using electron paramagnetic resonance spectroscopy. The carboxyl group tends to dimerise to form oxalic acid.
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