COOH Flashcards
1
Q
The Hydrogens of COOHs are
A
Highly acidic, with a pKa of 3-6
2
Q
The most reactive COOH derivatives are
A
Alkyl Halides
3
Q
The least reactive COOH derivatives are
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Esters / Amides
4
Q
Alkyl Halides, anhydrides and esters are
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- Less Polar
- Have low boiling points and melting points
5
Q
The common names for the aldehydes and carboxylic acids that contain only one carbon start with which prefix?
A
Form–
6
Q
The prefix acet– refers to
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Two-carbon unit with one carbon in a carbonyl group
7
Q
Formic acid is the common name for
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Methanoic Acid
8
Q
Acetic acid is the common name for
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Ethanoic Acid
9
Q
What happens when forming an anhydride?
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One water molecule is removed, and a bond is formed
between two carboxylic acid molecules.
10
Q
Anhydrides are named by
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Replacing “acid” with “anhydride”
