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What is the functional group present in carboxylic acid?

Aldehyde

Alcohol

Carboxyl (correct)

Ketone

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?

Methanol

Ethylamine

Ethanoic acid (correct)

Methane

What is the structure of a carboxylic acid molecule?

A carboxylic acid molecule has a carbonyl group (-C=O) and a hydroxyl group (-OH) attached to a carbon atom. Signup and view all the answers

What is the acidity of carboxylic acids like?

Carboxylic acids are weak acids, meaning they do not completely ionize in water and have a lower acidity compared to strong acids like hydrochloric acid. Signup and view all the answers

What are some common uses of carboxylic acids?

Carboxylic acids are used in the production of plastics, dyes, pharmaceuticals, and preservatives in foods and beverages. Signup and view all the answers

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.