Carboxylic Acids Flashcards
1
Q
Explain a carboxylic acids solubility
A
As long as the R group is relatively small the carboxylic acid is very soluble in water as 2 possible hydrogen bonds can form
2
Q
How strong are carboxylic acids?
A
They are weak acids so only partially dissociate into carboxylate ions and H+ ions
Yet can react with carbonates, metals, alkalis and bases
