18: Carboxylic Acids and Derivatives Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
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Carbonate
A
A salt containing the CO₃²⁻ ion.
2
Q
Ester hydrolysis
A
Breaking down esters using hot aqueous acid (produces carboxylic acid and alcohol) or hot aqueous alkali (produces carboxylate salt and alcohol).
3
Q
Esterification
A
Formation of esters from carboxylic acids and alcohols with an acid catalyst, or from acid anhydrides and alcohols.
4
Q
Nitrile
A
A molecule with the functional group -CN.
