Carboxylic Acids & Derivatives Flashcards

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Structure of Carboxylic Acid

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Structure of Esters

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COOH are weak acids but react with sodium carbonate to form salt, water, and carbon dioxide.

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COOH + Na2CO3 -> Na ethanoate + H2O + CO2

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COOH and OH react in presence of acid catalyst to form ester

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COOH + OH -> …thyl …oate + H2O

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