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Chapter 22 Carboxylic acids Flashcards

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Define carboxylic acid

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Carboxylic acid are homologus series of organic compounds which have the carboxyl functional group

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General formula of carboxylic acid

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CnH2n+1COOH

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Physical properties of carboxylic acid

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Same as alcohols

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Chemical properties of carboxylic acid

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React with reactive metals, bases, carbonates

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How to produce ethanoic acid?

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Ethanol can be oxidised into ethanoic acid by acidified potassium manganate (VII). When this reaction occurs, purple potassium manganate (VII) turn colourless.

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