The correct structural formula of butanoic acid is

  • A
    $CH_2=CH-CH_2-COOH$
  • B
    $CH_3-CH_2-CH_2-COOH$
  • C
    $CH_3-CH_2-CH_2-CH_2-OH$
  • D
    $CH_3-CH_2-CH_2-CH_2-CH_2-COOH$

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