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5.4 Organic II Flashcards

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1
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What is the formula for methanol?

A

CH3OH

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2
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What is the formula for ethanol?

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C2H5OH

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What is the formula for propanol?

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C3H7OH

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What is the formula for butanol?

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C4H9OH

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What is the formula for methanoic acid?

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HCOOHWh

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What is the formula for ethanoic acid?

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CH3COOH

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What is the formula for propanoic acid?

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C2H5COOH

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What is the formula for butanoic acid?

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C3H7COOH

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9
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What is vinegar?

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An aqueous solution of ethnic acid

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What is the process which makes vinegar?

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Microbial Oxidation

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What is the acid + metal carbonate reaction?

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Acid + Metal Carbonate —–> Salt + Water + Carbon Dioxide

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What is the carboxylic acid + alcohol reaction?

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Carboxylic Acid + Alcohol —–> Ester + Water

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How do you make an ester?

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1) Mix carboxylic acid and alcohol together
2) Add a few drops of concentrated sulphuric acid
3) Warm it
4) Tip into sodium carbonate solution (neutralises the catalyst (reaction stopped when fixing stops))

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How do you identify an ester?

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Fruity smell

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What are esters used for?

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  • Solvent in perfume
  • Flavouring in sweets
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