Carboxylic Acids (AQA A-Level Chemistry): Quizzes
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What two groups make up the carboxyl functional group in carboxylic acids?
What two groups make up the carboxyl functional group in carboxylic acids?
Carbonyl and hydroxyl
Why is the carboxyl group position not numbered when naming carboxylic acids?
Why is the carboxyl group position not numbered when naming carboxylic acids?
Always at end of chain (carbon 1)
Where does the equilibrium lie for carboxylic acids in aqueous solution?
Where does the equilibrium lie for carboxylic acids in aqueous solution?
Significantly to the left
Why are short chain carboxylic acids very soluble in water?
Why are short chain carboxylic acids very soluble in water?
Polar groups form H-bonds with water
Why do carboxylic acids have higher boiling points than corresponding alcohols?
Why do carboxylic acids have higher boiling points than corresponding alcohols?
H-bonding forms dimers between 2 acids
What observation confirms the presence of a carboxylic acid when tested with carbonate?
What observation confirms the presence of a carboxylic acid when tested with carbonate?
Effervescence from gas
What type of catalyst is needed for esterification of carboxylic acids with alcohols?
What type of catalyst is needed for esterification of carboxylic acids with alcohols?
Strong acid (e.g., conc. )
What is the name of the ester formed from ethanol and ethanoic acid?
What is the name of the ester formed from ethanol and ethanoic acid?
Ethyl ethanoate
What are the products when ethanoic acid reacts with magnesium?
What are the products when ethanoic acid reacts with magnesium?
Magnesium ethanoate and
What product forms when ethanoic acid reacts with ammonia?
What product forms when ethanoic acid reacts with ammonia?
Ammonium ethanoate