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What is the condensed structural formula for a carboxyl group?
What is the condensed structural formula for a carboxyl group?
- COH2
- CO2H (correct)
- C2OH
- CH3CO2H
How are carboxylic acids classified based on the bonded group to the carboxyl group?
How are carboxylic acids classified based on the bonded group to the carboxyl group?
- Primary and secondary acids
- Aliphatic and aromatic acids (correct)
- Basic and acidic acids
- Saturated and unsaturated acids
What is the nomenclature rule for naming carboxylic acids based on the root name?
What is the nomenclature rule for naming carboxylic acids based on the root name?
- Replace -oic with -enoic acid
- Replace -e with -oic acid (correct)
- Add -carboxylic at the end
- Replace -ic with -ate
Which is the simplest carboxylic acid?
Which is the simplest carboxylic acid?
What is the chemical formula for acetic acid?
What is the chemical formula for acetic acid?