carboxylic acids Flashcards
1
Q
why are carboxylic acids soluble in water
A
polarity of C=O and O-H
2
Q
why does the solubility of carboxylic acids decrease as carbon chain increases
A
carbons move further away from the polar carboxyl group
3
Q
acidity of carboxylic acid
A
weak acid
4
Q
reaction with metal oxides
A
form salt + water
5
Q
reaction with alkali
A
form salt+ water
6
Q
reaction with carbonates
A
forms salt + water + carbon dioxide
7
Q
test for carboxylic acids
A
neutralisation reaction of carboxylic acids with carbonates
they are the only organic compound that is acidic enough to do this reaction
