carboxylic acids Flashcards by emme halliwell | Brainscape

Q

structural formula of methanoic acid

A

HCOOH

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structural formula of ethanoic acid

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CH3COOH

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structural formula of propanoic acid

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C2H5COOH or CH3CH2COOH

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structural formula of butanoic acid

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C3H7COOH or CH3CH2CH2COOH

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Q

what is an example of ethanoic acid

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vinegar

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what happens in a reaction with metal

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salt + hydrogen

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Functional group of carboxylic acids

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-COOH

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why dont carboxylic acids fully ionise

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they are weak acids

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