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Carboxylic Acids Flashcards

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1
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What group do carboxyl acids contain?

A

The carboxyl group

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2
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What is the formula for the carboxyl group?

A

-COOH

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What is the general formula of the carboxylic acids?

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RCOOH where R is an alkyl group

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4
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What group do the carboxylic acids contain (in their COOH group) that is also found in alcohols?

A

An -OH group

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What group do the carboxylic acids contain (in their COOH group) that is also found in the aldehydes and ketones?

A

The polar >C=O

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6
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What is the ending of all carboxylic acids?

A

oic acid

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7
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What is the carboxylic acid of methane?

A

Methanoic acid

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8
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What is the carboxylic acid of ethane?

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Ethanoic acid

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What is the formula for methanoic acid?

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HCOOH

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10
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What is methanoic acid also called?

A

Formic acid

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11
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What is also called methanoic acid?

A

Formic acid

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12
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What is the formula for Ethanoic acid?

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CH3COOH

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13
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What is ethanoic acid also called?

A

Acetic acid

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What is the formula for propanoic acid?

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C2H5COOH

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15
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What is the formula for butanoic acid?

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C3H7COOH

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16
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What is the formula for 2-methylpropanoic acid?

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C3H7COOH

17
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What are the isomers of C3H7COOH?

A

Butanoic acid

2-methylpropanoic acid

18
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What is the name of the compound with the formula CH3COOH?

A

Ethanoic acid

19
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What is the name of the compound with the formula HCOOH?

A

Methanoic acid

20
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What is the name of the compound with the formula C2H5COOH ?

A

Propanoic acid

21
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What is the name of the compound (two isomers) with the formula C3H7COOH?

A

Butanoic acid

2-methylpropanoic acid

Chemistry: 22 - Families of Organic Compounds (13 decks)

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