Reactions of Organic Acids and Bases (HSC SSCE Chemistry): Flashcards
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Main category of organic acids studied in this course
Main category of organic acids studied in this course
Carboxylic acids
Functional group in carboxylic acids
Functional group in carboxylic acids
Carboxyl group ()
Key element in most organic bases
Key element in most organic bases
Nitrogen
Four nitrogenous bases in DNA
Four nitrogenous bases in DNA
Adenine, Cytosine, Guanine, Thymine
Dual nature of amino acids
Dual nature of amino acids
Contain both organic acid and organic base groups
Number of naturally occurring amino acids
Number of naturally occurring amino acids
20
Behaviour of organic acids in water
Behaviour of organic acids in water
Weak acids that only partially ionise
Products: carboxylic acid + active metal
Products: carboxylic acid + active metal
Salt and hydrogen gas
Products: carboxylic acid + carbonate
Products: carboxylic acid + carbonate
Salt, carbon dioxide, and water
Product when amine reacts with acid
Product when amine reacts with acid
Protonated amine (conjugate acid)