carboxylic acids Flashcards
1
Q
formic acid
A
COOH (1 carbon)
2
Q
acetic acid
A
CH₃COOH (2 carbons)
3
Q
propionic acid
A
CH₃CH₂COOH (3 carbons)
4
Q
butyric acid
A
CH₃CH₂CH₂COOH (4 carbons)
5
Q
valeric acid
A
CH₃CH₂CH₂CH₂COOH (5 carbons)
6
Q
caproic acid
A
CH₃CH₂CH₂CH₂CH₂COOH (6 carbons)
7
Q
acrylic acid
A
CH₂=CHCOOH (7 carbons)