carboxylic acids Flashcards
1
Q
what is the functional group of carboxylic acids?
A
-COOH
2
Q
what are the first 4 members of the homologous group of carboxylic acids?
A
methanoic acid, ethanoic acid, propanoic acid and butanoic acid
3
Q
what do carboxylic acid produce when reacted with metal carbonates?
A
a salt (e.g sodium ethanoate), carbon dioxide and water
4
Q
what happens to carboxylic acids when placed in water?
A
they dissolve
5
Q
what happens when carboxylic acids react with alcohols?
A
form esters e.g ethyl ethanoate
