Carboxylic Acids (AQA A-Level Chemistry): Flashcards

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Functional group in carboxylic acids

−COOH-COOH (carboxyl group)

General formula for carboxylic acids

RCOOHRCOOH

Naming convention for carboxylic acids

Alkan + oic acid

Weak acid nature of carboxylic acids

Partially ionize in aqueous solution

Solubility of carboxylic acids (chain length)

Up to 5-6 carbons soluble due to H-bonding

Test for carboxylic acids using carbonates

CO2CO_2 gas produced (effervescence)

Products of esterification

Ester + water

Catalyst for esterification

Strong acid (e.g., conc. H2SO4H_2SO_4)

Why carboxylic acids have high boiling points

Form dimers via H-bonding, increasing van der Waals forces

Carboxylic acid + base products

Salt + water

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