Organic Compounds Flashcards
1
Q
What is ethanoic acid
A
A carboxylic acid
2
Q
Facts about carboxylic acid
A
Dissolve in water to produce acidic solutions
React with carbonates to produce carbon dioxide
Reacts with alcohols in the presence of an acid catalyst to produce esters
3
Q
What are esters
A
Chemical compounds made my condensing acids with alcohols
4
Q
What do Esters look like
A
Ethyl ethanoate is a colourless liquid which has a characteristic sweet smell
5
Q
What is carboxylic acid
A
Organic acid that contains one of more carboxyl groups
High boiling points
Quite weak acids
