Carboxylic Acids Quiz
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Which suffix is commonly used to identify carboxylic acids in their trivial names?

  • -ate
  • -ic acid (correct)
  • -COOH
  • -oic acid

    • What is the general formula of a carboxylic acid?

  • C3H7CO2H
  • R−COOH
  • C(=O)OH
  • R−CO2H (correct)

    • Which functional group is present in a carboxylic acid?

  • Carboxyl (C(=O)OH) (correct)
  • Ketone (C=O)
  • Alcohol (-OH)
  • Aldehyde (C=O)

    • Which functional group do the hydroxyl and carbonyl group form together?

    <p>Carboxyl</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the general solubility of smaller carboxylic acids in water?

    <p>Highly soluble</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason why carboxylic acids have higher boiling points than water?

    <p>Stabilized dimers through hydrogen bonds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the acidity of carboxylic acids?

    <p>Weak acids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method is used in the production of vinegar?

    <p>Fermentation of ethanol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common reaction to convert carboxylic acids into esters?

    <p>Esterification</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method is used to replace the hydroxyl group on carboxylic acids with a chlorine atom?

    <p>Halogenation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which reaction involves the simultaneous addition of water and carbon monoxide?

    <p>Carbonylation</p> Signup and view all the answers

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