Carboxylic Acids And Esters Flashcards
0
Q
In water what do carboxylic acids dissociate into?
A
Carboxylate ion and an H+ ion
1
Q
Which functional group do carboxylic acids contain?
A
Contain the carboxyl functional group -COOH
2
Q
What do carboxylic acids release when reacted with carbonates?
A
Bubbles of carbon dioxide
3
Q
What do you get when you heat a carboxylic acid with an alcohol?
A
An ester
4
Q
What is used as the catalyst in esterification?
A
Concentrated sulphuric acid
5
Q
What other reaction is a esterification reaction?
A
Condensation reactions in which a molecule of water is released
6
Q
Where does the first part of an esters name come from?
A
The alcohol
7
Q
What is the suffix for esters?
A
Oate
