2.3 Carboxylic Acids Flashcards by niamh whigham | Brainscape

Q

What is another name for the carboxylic acids

A

Alkanoic acids

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What is the functional group of the carboxylic acids

A

-COOH

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What is the general formula for the carboxylic acids

A

CnH2n+1COOH

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Where in the chai is the functional group always found

A

The end, so is always the first carbon

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Metal oxide + Carboxylic acid >

A

Salt + Water

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Metal hydroxide + Carboxylic acid >

A

Salt + Water

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Metal carbonate + Carboxylic acid >

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Salt + Water + Carbon Dioxide

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