carboxylic acids Flashcards
what is the solubility like in carboxylic acids
they can form hydrogen bonds so are soluble in water
what is boiling point of carboxylic acid
high as it has hydrogen bonding and bonding is polar
what are esters
theyare acid derivatives where the h from the hydroxyl group is replaced with the carbonyl group
how to name esters
it begins with the carbonyl group that has replaced the h followed by the main carbon chain followed by oate
how do acids react with metal oxides
they form salt and water
how do acids react with metal carbonates
they form carbon dioxide and water
how are esters formed
by reacting alcohol with carboxylic acid which forms ester and water using a h+ catalyst
how does the hydrolysis of ester occur
the carboxylic acid is reformed so is the alcohol
what if there is a base hydrolysis of ester
the alcohol is reformed but the carboxylic acid changes
