Table 1 shows the names and formulae of the first three carboxylic acids in a homologous series.
Table 1
| Name of carboxylic acid | Formula |
|---|---|
| methanoic acid | HCOOH\text{HCOOH}HCOOH |
| ethanoic acid | CH3COOH\text{CH}_3\text{COOH}CH3COOH |
| propanoic acid | C2H5COOH\text{C}_2\text{H}_5\text{COOH}C2H5COOH |
Predict the formula of the carboxylic acid that has six carbon atoms in its molecule.
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