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Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
The structural formula for the compound hexanoic acid is to be written.
Concept introduction:
The characteristic
(b)
Interpretation:
The structural formula for the compound
Concept introduction:
The characteristic functional group of carboxylic acids is the carboxyl group. To write a formula of carboxylic acid using the IUPAC system, the longest carbon chain including the carboxyl group is considered.
(c)
Interpretation:
The structural formula for the compound
Concept introduction:
The characteristic functional group of carboxylic acids is the carboxyl group. To write a formula of carboxylic acid using the IUPAC system, the longest carbon chain including the carboxyl group is considered.
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Bundle: Chemistry for Today: General, Organic, and Biochemistry, Loose-Leaf Version, 9th + LMS Integrated OWLv2, 4 terms (24 months) Printed Access Card
- 1. Which is more reactive? a. carboxylic acid b. acid anhydride c. acid halide d. amides e. esters 2. Removal of water? a. carboxylic acid b. acid anhydride c. acid halide d. amides e. esters 3. Condensation of alcohol and RCOOH? a. carboxylic acid b. acid anhydride c. acid halide d. amides e. estersarrow_forwardDraw structures corresponding to the following: A. 2,3-dimethylhexanoic acid B. 4-methylpentanoic acid C. o-Hydroxybenzoic acid D. trans-Cyclobutane-1, 2-dicarboxylic acidarrow_forwardFour test tubes containing different hydrocarbons: acetone, benzoic acid, cyclohexane, and ethylamine were tested for solubility with different solvents: H2O, dilute HCl solution, and a strong solution of NaOH. The results obtained from the solubility test were tabulated below. Determine the content of each test tube A, B, C, and D. Choices: A. Cyclohexane B. Ethylamine C. Benzoic Acid D. Acetonearrow_forward
- 1. Give at least four medicinal uses of salicylic acid. 2. What are the roles sulfuric acid in the synthesis of salicylic acid? 3. What are the effects of the carboxyl group to the activity of salicylic acid?arrow_forwardWrite an equation representing the neutralization of eachof the following carboxylic acids with KOH:a. 3-Chlorohexanoic acidb. Cyclohexanecarboxylic acidc. 3,4-Dimethylpentanoic acidarrow_forwardWhat is the product of the following reaction? a. b. c. d. مر Br 1)LDA, -780 2)EtBrarrow_forward
- A compound named 5-(1- Cyanoethy)-2-methylhexanoic acid has something wrong according to IUPAC. What is the correct IUPAC name? O A. 5-Ethylcyanide-2-methylhexanoic acid B. 6-Cyano-2,5-dimethylheptanoic acid C. 6-Cyano-5-methyl-2-heptanoic acid D. 6-Carboxy-2,3-dimethylheptane nitrilearrow_forwardWrite the condensed formula and the line formula foreach of the following carboxylic acids:a. 3-Methylhexanoic acidb. 2-Ethyl-2-methylpentanoic acidc. 3-Methylcyclopentanecarboxylic acidarrow_forwardCompounds with general formula (RCO)20 are called O A. dicarboxylic acids O B. acid anhydrides C. percarboxylic acids O D. estersarrow_forward
- Draw structural formulas for the following carboxylic acids and circle the acidic hydrogen atoms present: a. pentanoic acid b. 3,4-dichlorobutanoic acid c. 3,3,5-trimethylhexanoic acidarrow_forwardWhy is water more acidic than ethanol but slightly less acidic than methanol?arrow_forward1. Write a balanced chemical equation to show the dissociation of Butanoic acid (C3H7COOH). Physical states must be included. 2. When butanoic acid (C3H7COOH) reacts with the strong base potassium hydroxide (KOH), potassium butanoate (C3H7COOK), a salt of the weak acid is formed. Write a balanced chemical equation to show the dissociation of the potassium butanoate (C3H7COOK). Physical states must be included.arrow_forward
- Chemistry for Today: General, Organic, and Bioche...ChemistryISBN:9781305960060Author:Spencer L. Seager, Michael R. Slabaugh, Maren S. HansenPublisher:Cengage Learning
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