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Carboxylic acid Flashcards

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general formula
functional group
naming acid
naming salt
reactions with metals and metal carbonate

A

CnH2nO2
COOH
alkanoic acid
metal alkanoate
same as any acid

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how are carboxylic acids made

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microbial oxidation: in presence of acetic acid bacteria and oxygen
alcohol + [o] > carboxylic acid + [h2o]
chemical oxidation: K2Cr2O7(VI) and H2SO4. heat under reflux

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charge of ion formed by carboxylic acid

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1-

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Reaction with metals, salt, and carbonate

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2HCOOH + Mg > (HCOO)2Mg + H2
HCOOH + AgCl > (HCOO)Ag + HCl
HCOOH + CuCO3 > (HCOO)2Cu + H2O + CO2

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