Carboxylic acids Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
What is Carboxylic acids functional group
A
-COOH
2
Q
What are the first four Carboxylic acids
A
-methanoic acid
-ehtanoic acid
-propanoic acid
-butanoic acid
3
Q
Displayed formula for the first four Carboxylic acids
A
Methanoic acid: HCOOH
ethanoic acid: CH3COOH
Propanoic acid: C2H5COOH
Butanoic acid:C3H7COOH
4
Q
Can Carboxylic acids dissolve in water
A
Yes
5
Q
What happens when Carboxylic acids dissolve in water
-they i… and release …+ ions creating an … solution
-however they don’t … completely so only form … acidic solutions
A
-they ionise and release H+ ions creating an acidic solution
-however they don’t ionise completely so only form weak acidic solutions
6
Q
What can esters be made from
A
Carboxylic acids
7
Q
What functional group do esters have
A
-COO-
