Chapter 26 Keywords Flashcards
1
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Addition reaction
A
When two reactants come together to form one product
2
Q
Carboxyl group
A
Contains Carbonyl group AND hydroxyl group
3
Q
Dicarboxylic acids
A
Have two carboxyl groups
Solids at room temperature
Dissolve readily in water
4
Q
Carboxylic Acid derivative
A
A compound that can be Hydrolysed to form the parent CA. Each has the Acyl group
Eg acid Anhydride
Acyl Chloride
Esters
Amides
5
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Hydrolysis
A
The chemical breakdown of a compound in the presence of H20 or aqueous solution