Carboxylic Acids Flashcards
what is the functional group of Carboxylic acids
- COOH
what are the names of the fist 4 Carboxylic acids
Methanoic acid
Ethanoic acid
Propanic acid
Butanoic acid
what is the structural formula for propanoic acid
CH3 CH2 COOH
how do Carboxylic acids react
like any other acid
Carboxylic acid (in aqueous solutions) + metal carbonate –>
salt + water + carbon dioxide
Carboxylic acids (aq) + metal —>
Salt + hydrogen (MASH)
ethanoic acid + magnesium –>
magnesium ethanoate + hydrogen
2CH3 COOH(aq) + Mg(S) —->
(CH3 COO)2 Mg(aq) + H2 (g)
ethanoic acid + sodium carbonate —>
sodium ethanoate + water + carbon dioxide
what is made by oxidising alcohol
Carboxylic acid
Ethanol can be oxidised using ……………….. …………..
Oxidising agents
how can ethanoic acid be made into vinegar
Dissolved in Water
Vinegar~ used in flavouring + preserving foods
