Organic II- Carboxylic acids and esters Flashcards by Isabel Turner

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What is the functional gtoup of a carboxylic acid?

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-COOH

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How are carboxylic acids produced?

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The oxidation of primary alcohols under reflux.

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Why are carboxylic acids weak acids?

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They only partially dissociate in solution, forming a H+ ion and a carboxylate ion (RCOO-)

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How do carboxylic acids react with carbonates?

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React as acids with carbonates to produce a carboxylate salt , water and carbon dioxide.
Eg. Ethanoic acid + sodium carbonate > sodium ethanoate + water + carbon dioxide.

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How do small chain carboxylic acids form hydrogen bonds with water molecules?

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Bonds form between the lone pair on an oxygen and the delta positive hydrogen. This means they are soluble in water.

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