Carboxylic acids Flashcards

1
Q

What is vinegar

A

An aqueous solution containing ethanoic acid.

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2
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What is the catalyst used to turn a carboxylic acid to an ester

A

Concentrated sulfuric acid

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3
Q

Catalysts used to oxidise ethanol into ethanoic acid

A

-Potassium (VI) Dichromate
-Sulfuric acid

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4
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Why is there a colour change from orange to green when ethanoic acid is formed

A

Because dichromate ions become chromium ions.

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