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  • Understanding the Carboxyl Group: Why COOH Doesn't Have an Atomic Number
    "COOH" represents the carboxyl group, which is a functional group in organic chemistry, not an element. It is made up of carbon (C), oxygen (O), and hydrogen (H) atoms.

    Therefore, COOH does not have an atomic number. Atomic numbers are specific to individual elements, not groups of atoms.

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