Which of the following formula is that of a dicarboxylic acid?
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The formula of a dicarboxylic acid is a molecule with two carboxylic acid functional groups (-COOH) present in its structure. The correct option is (d) CH2(COOH)2, which is the formula for oxalic acid, a dicarboxylic acid commonly found in plants and used in industrial applications such as rust removal and bleaching.