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What is the functional group present in carboxylic acid?
What is the functional group present in carboxylic acid?
- Aldehyde
- Alcohol
- Carboxyl (correct)
- Ketone
What is the general formula for carboxylic acids?
What is the general formula for carboxylic acids?
- CnH2n-1COOH
- CnH2n+1COOH (correct)
- CnH2n+1OH
- CnH2nO
Which of the following is an example of a carboxylic acid?
Which of the following is an example of a carboxylic acid?
- Methanol
- Ethylamine
- Ethanoic acid (correct)
- Methane
What is the structure of a carboxylic acid molecule?
What is the structure of a carboxylic acid molecule?
What is the acidity of carboxylic acids like?
What is the acidity of carboxylic acids like?
What are some common uses of carboxylic acids?
What are some common uses of carboxylic acids?
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Carboxyl Group
Carboxyl Group
The functional group present in carboxylic acids. It consists of a carbonyl group (-C=O) attached to a hydroxyl group (-OH).
General Formula for Carboxylic Acids
General Formula for Carboxylic Acids
CnH2n+1COOH. This general formula represents the structure of all carboxylic acids, where 'n' represents the number of carbon atoms.
What is a carboxylic acid?
What is a carboxylic acid?
An organic compound characterized by the presence of a carboxyl group.
Ethanoic Acid
Ethanoic Acid
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Acidity of Carboxylic Acids
Acidity of Carboxylic Acids
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Uses of Carboxylic Acids
Uses of Carboxylic Acids
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Study Notes
Carboxylic Acids
- The functional group present in carboxylic acid is -COOH, where the carbon atom is bonded to an oxygen atom and a hydroxyl (-OH) group.
Structure and Formula
- The general formula for carboxylic acids is R-COOH, where R is a hydrocarbon chain.
- The structure of a carboxylic acid molecule consists of a hydrocarbon chain (R) attached to a carboxyl (-COOH) group.
Examples
- Formic acid (HCOOH) is an example of a carboxylic acid.
Acidity
- Carboxylic acids are acidic, with the acidity increasing as the size of the hydrocarbon chain (R) decreases.
Uses
- Carboxylic acids are used in the production of soaps, detergents, and plastics.
- They are also used as preservatives and flavorings in the food industry.
- Carboxylic acids are used in the pharmaceutical industry for the production of certain medications.
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Test your knowledge of carboxylic acids with this quiz! Learn about the functional group present in carboxylic acid and the general formula for this group of organic compounds. Identify examples of carboxylic acids and solidify your understanding of this important chemical group. Sharpen your chemistry skills with this informative quiz.