Carboxylic Acids Flashcards

1
Q

what is the functional group of Carboxylic acids

A
  • COOH
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2
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what are the names of the fist 4 Carboxylic acids

A

Methanoic acid
Ethanoic acid
Propanic acid
Butanoic acid

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3
Q

what is the structural formula for propanoic acid

A

CH3 CH2 COOH

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4
Q

how do Carboxylic acids react

A

like any other acid

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5
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Carboxylic acid (in aqueous solutions) + metal carbonate –>

A

salt + water + carbon dioxide

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6
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Carboxylic acids (aq) + metal —>

A

Salt + hydrogen (MASH)

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7
Q

ethanoic acid + magnesium –>

A

magnesium ethanoate + hydrogen

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8
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2CH3 COOH(aq) + Mg(S) —->

A

(CH3 COO)2 Mg(aq) + H2 (g)

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9
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ethanoic acid + sodium carbonate —>

A

sodium ethanoate + water + carbon dioxide

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10
Q

what is made by oxidising alcohol

A

Carboxylic acid

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11
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Ethanol can be oxidised using ……………….. …………..

A

Oxidising agents

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12
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how can ethanoic acid be made into vinegar

A

Dissolved in Water
Vinegar~ used in flavouring + preserving foods

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