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Alcohols and carboxylic acids Flashcards

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general formula for alcohols

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CnH2n+1OH

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functional group in alcohols

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OH

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carboxylic acid general formula

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Cn-1H2n-1COOH

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How are carboxylic acids properties

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  • react like other acids
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How do you create carboxylic acids

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  • ethanol oxidises to form ethanoic acid
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