Carboxylic Acids Flashcards
1
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What is the carboxylic acid functional group?
A
COOH - Carbon double bonded to an oxygen, and another bond with an OH group.
2
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How are carboxylic acids named?
A
—Oic acid
3
Q
Are carboxylic acids weak or strong acids?
A
Weak
4
Q
How can carboxylic acids be formed from alcohols or aldehydes?
A
Oxidation - 1° alcohol + 2[O] -> carboxylic acid, Aldehyde + [O] -> carb. acid
5
Q
What are the conditions/reagents of formation of carb. acids from 1° alcohols or aldehydes?
A
Cond. : heat + reflux
Reagents + ethanol, acid. KCr2O7
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