carboxylic acid Flashcards by nurulkarmila _ | Brainscape

Q

what is the carboxyl functional group?

A

-COOH

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is carboxylic acid a strong or weak acid?

A

weak acid

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what is carboxylic acid?

A

a class of organic acid

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is carboxylic acid soluble in water?

A

yes

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what is the general formula of carboxylic acid?

A

Cn H2n+1 COOH

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how to prepare carboxylic acid?

A

by performing oxidation

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what is the equation of oxidation?

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ethanol -> ethanoic acid + H2O (oxygen,KMNO4)

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what are the chemical properties of carboxylic acid?

A

reacts with bases
reacts with reactive metals
reacts with carbonate

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what does react with bases form?

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salt + water (neutralisation)

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what does reacts with reactive metals form?

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salt + hydrogen

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what does reacts with carbonate form?

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salt + H2O + CO2

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