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Carboxylic Acids Flashcards

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1
Q

Contain a ______ group

CARBOXYLIC ACIDS

A

Carboxyl (COOH)

        O 
       //
- C
       \ 
         O - H
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Possible reactions with CARBOXYLIC acids

A

Reduction; oxygen to hydrogen ratio

Bases; to form salt

Alcohols; to form esters

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Is a carboxyl group polar or non-polar

A

Polar

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