Organic Chem: Carboxylic acids

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Properties

  • Has a carbonyl group: -COOH (carbonyl + hydroxyl)

  • Weak acids (because of presence of H+ ions)

  • Very polar —→ HIGHEST boiling points

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How are carboxylics made

  • Formed thru controlled oxidation of aldehydes with oxidizing agents

  • General formula: CnH2nO2

<ul><li><p>Formed thru controlled oxidation of aldehydes with oxidizing agents </p></li><li><p>General formula: C<sub>n</sub>H<sub>2n</sub>O<sub>2</sub></p></li></ul><p></p>
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How to name carboxylic acids

  • First part: The alkane of the longest chain (INCLUDE the carbon from the carboxyl as well)

  • second part; Drop the -e and change to -oic acid

  • No need for locant because carboxyl is always at terminal carbons

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Naming Dicarboxylic acids

  • Full name , position of carbonyl group, -dioic acid.

<ul><li><p>Full name , position of carbonyl group, -dioic acid.</p></li></ul><p></p>