Carboxylic Acids

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Carboxylic acid general formula

CnH2nO2

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Acid definition

A substance that donates H+ ions

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acid + base →

salt + water

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acid + carbonate →

salt + water + carbon dioxide

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acid + metal →

salt + hydrogen

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Ester general formula

CnH2nO2

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What are the 3 methods and equations of preparing esters?

  • Carboxylic acid + Alcohol → Ester + Water

  • Acid anhydride + Alcohol → Ester + Carboxylic acid

  • Acyl Chloride + Alcohol → Ester + Hydrochloric acid

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Condition and catalyst of Carboxylic acid + Alcohol → Ester + Water 

Catalyst: conc H2SO4

Condition: Heat (140oC-180oC)

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Conditions of Acid anhydride + Alcohol → Ester + Carboxylic acid

Gently warm

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Conditions of Acyl Chloride + Alcohol → Ester + Hydrochloric acid

Room temperature

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