CO2COOH

CO2COOH, also known as carbonyldioxycarboxylic acid, is a hypothetical molecule that combines structural features of carbon dioxide and carboxylic acid. Its chemical formula suggests a carbon atom doubly bonded to two oxygen atoms, with a third oxygen atom also bonded to the carbon and then to a hydrogen atom. This arrangement implies a central carbon atom with four bonds, two to oxygen atoms in a carbonyl-like fashion, and one to a hydroxyl group.

The existence of CO2COOH as a stable, isolable compound is not widely established in mainstream chemistry. Theoretical studies may explore its potential properties and reactivity. If it were to exist, it would likely be highly reactive due to the strained arrangement of atoms and the presence of multiple electronegative oxygen atoms. The molecule could potentially undergo rapid decomposition or react readily with nucleophiles. Its properties would be influenced by the interplay between the electron-withdrawing nature of the carbonyl group and the acidic proton of the hydroxyl group. Research into such exotic species often pushes the boundaries of chemical understanding.