Carboxylic Acid Reactions Flashcards

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Carboxylic Acid Reactions

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Condensation (esterification)
Condensation
Acid reactions

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Carboxylic acid condensation (esterification)

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Carboxylic Acid + Alcohol –> Ester + Water

Conditions: Acidic (H+), heat

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Carboxylic acid condensation (esterification) example ( C3H4OOH + CH3OH )

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C3H4OOH + CH3OH –> C4H8OO + H2O
Product is methyl propanoate

Conditions: Acidic (H+), heat

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Carboxylic acid condensation

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Carboxylic Acid + Amine –> Amide + Water

Conditions: Heat

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Carboxylic acid condensation example ( C2H7N + C2H3OOH )

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C2H7N + C2H3OOH –> C4H9ON + H2O
Products is N-ethyl ethanamide

Conditions: Heat

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Carboxylic acid acid reactions

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Acid + Base –> Salt + Water
Acid + Carbonate –> Salt + Water + Carbon Dioxide
Acid + Metal –> Salt + Hydrogen

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Determination of a carboxylic acid

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Add to water and test for pH as carboxylic acids dissociate to produce hydrogen ions

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