Carboxylic Acids Flashcards
0
Q
What do you add to nitriles to make a carboxylic acid?
A
2 moles of water and hcl
1
Q
What type of reaction happens when you add nitriles to carboxylic acid
A
Hydrolysis
Reflux
2
Q
Carboxylic acids Reaction with alkali
A
The acid is neutralised and dorms a salt and water
3
Q
Carboxylic acid Reaction with carbonates co3 2-
A
Form salt ,co2 and wafer
4
Q
Carboxylic acid Reaction with hydrogen carbonates hco3-
A
Salt,co2 and water
