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Carboxylic acids Flashcards

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What is the functional Group present in carboxylic acids?

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Carboxyl (-COOH)

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What are the first 8 Carboxylic acids called?

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Methanoic acid (HCOOH), Ethanoic acid (CH3COOH), Propanoic acid (C2H5COOH), Butanoic acid (C3H7COOH) , Pentanoic acid (C4H9COOH) , Hexanoic acid (C5H11COOH) , Octanoic acid (C7H15COOH)

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What are the reactions carboxylic acids can have with bases?

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  1. metal oxide + carboxylic acid = a salt + water
  2. metal hydroxide + carboxylic acid = a salt + water
  3. Metal carbonate + carboxylic acid = a salt + water + carbon dioxide
    (when long chained fatty acids are used a soap is produced)
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