Carboxylic acids

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What is the functional group for carboxylic acids?

-COOH

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What is the general formula for carboxylic acids?

CnH2n+1COOH

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What are the first four carboxylic acids and their structural formula?

  • Methanoic aicd (HCOOH)

  • Ethanoic acid (CH3COOH)

  • Propanoic aicd (CH3CH2COOH)

  • Butanoic acid (CH3CH2CH2COOH)

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Describe the reaction between carboxylic acids and metals

Carboxylic acids + metals = Salt + hydrogen

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Describe the reaction between carboxylic acids and metal carbonates

Carboxylic acids + metal carbonates = Salt + water + carbon dioxide

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What is vinegar in relations to carboxylic acids?

  • aqueous solution

  • contains ethanoic acid