Carboxylic Acids and Derivatives Part 1
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Why do carboxylic acids participate in hydrogen bonding?

  • Because of the two electronegative oxygen atoms
  • Because of the carbonyl group and the hydroxyl group (correct)
  • Due to the presence of the alkyl group
  • Due to the hydroxyl group only

    • How do carboxylic acids behave in nonpolar solvents?

  • They ionize completely
  • They precipitate out
  • They dissolve completely
  • They form dimers through hydrogen bonding (correct)

    • What determines the solubility of carboxylic acids in water?

  • The presence of esters
  • The size of the R group (correct)
  • The number of carbon atoms
  • The acidity of the compound

    • Which statement is true about the boiling point of carboxylic acids compared to water?

    <p>It is generally higher than that of water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are esters of carboxylic acids used in perfumes?

    <p>They have a pleasant odour</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which functional group characterizes carboxylic acids?

    <p>Carboxyl group (COOH)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What suffix is added to hydrocarbons in their IUPAC names to denote carboxylic acids?

    <p>-oic acid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula of butanoic acid?

    <p>H-C-C-C-C(=O)-O-H</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What reaction occurs with aqueous solutions of strong bases like NaOH and carboxylic acids?

    <p>Formation of carboxylate salts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement correctly describes the acidity of carboxylic acids?

    <p>Carboxylic acids are stronger than alcohols.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Carboxylic Acids and Their Derivatives

    • Carboxylic acids are compounds containing a carboxyl functional group (-COOH or CO2H) attached to a hydrocarbon radical.
    • The carboxyl group consists of a carbonyl (C=O) with a hydroxyl group (O-H) attached to the same carbon atom.

    Examples of Carboxylic Acids

    • Methanal acid (H-C(=O)-O-H)
    • Ethanal acid (H-C-C(=O)-O-H)
    • Propanal acid (H-C-C-C(=O)-O-H)
    • Butanal acid (H-C-C-C-C(=O)-O-H)
    • Pentanoic acid (H-C-C-C-C-C(=O)-O-H)

    Acidity of Carboxylic Acids

    • Carboxylic acids are weaker than mineral acids but stronger than other organic compounds.
    • The acidity of a carboxylic acid is higher than that of alcohol and phenols.
    • The carboxylate ion is stabilized by two equivalent resonance structures, delocalizing the negative charge between two electronegative oxygen atoms.
    • The strength of an acid is indicated by the value of Ka (dissociation constant) or pKa (negative logarithm of Ka).

    Physical Properties of Carboxylic Acids

    • Carboxylic acid molecules are polar due to the presence of two electronegative oxygen atoms.
    • They participate in hydrogen bonding due to the presence of the carbonyl group (C=O) and the hydroxyl group (-OH).
    • They form dimers via hydrogen bonding between the hydroxyl group of one carboxylic acid and the carbonyl group of the other.
    • Solubility in water depends on the size of the compound, with smaller compounds being more soluble.
    • Boiling points of carboxylic acids are generally higher than that of water.
    • They have a strong sour smell, while their esters have pleasant odors and are used in perfumes.

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    Learn about carboxylic acids, their functional groups, and derivatives, including dicarboxylic and tricarboxylic acids, salts, and esters.

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