Overview
Nomenclature
Physical Properties
Chemical Properties
100

A Carbon (C) atom is bonded to an Oxygen (O) atom by a double bond and to a hydroxyl (-OH) group by a single bond. A fourth bond links the carbon atom to a Hydrogen (H) atom or some other univalent combining group.

Carboxylic Acids

100

True or false: The nomenclature of carboxylic acids follows a systematic set of rules established by the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC). 

True

100

Which of the following is NOT a physical property of Carboxylic Acids and why? (Must have both answers correct to get points)

Polarity

Odor

Acidity

Color

Boiling Points

Acidity; It is a chemical property

100

Which of the following is NOT a physical property of Carboxylic Acids and why? (Must have both answers correct to get points)

Esterification

Polarity

Acidity

Reduction

Formation of Acid Chlorides:

Polarity

200

True or false: The structure of a carboxylic acid consist of a carbon group (-COOH) attached to a hydroxide chain or a hydroxide atom

False;True or false: The structure of a carboxylic acid consist of a carbon group (-COOH) attached to a hydrocarbon chain or a hydrogen atom

200

The longest continuous carbon chain containing the carboxyl group (COOH) is called the what?

Parent Chain

200

Carboxylic Acids are typically… in their pure form

Colorless

200

Fill in the blank: Carboxylic acids can be (BLANK) to primary alcohols using strong reducing agents such as lithium aluminum hydride (LiAlH₄).

Reduced

300

Who is the prominent chemist associated with Carboxylic Acids?

Justus von Liebig

300

Fill in the blank:

If there are substituent groups attached to the parent chain, name them as…. and indicate their ….. with numbers. (Must get both correct)

Alkyl Groups; Positions 

300

What comparable alcohols do Carboxylic Acids have a higher melting point than?

Aldehydes and Ketones

300

Definition: Carboxylic acids react with alcohols in the presence of an acid catalyst to form esters and water.This reaction, known as 

Esterification

400

The carboxyl group is composed of all of the following except:

A carbon atom (C) double-bonded to an oxygen atom (O) (forming a carbonyl group, C=O), extending Y line connecting the substitution group.

Extending Y line connecting the substitution group.

400

What determines the parent chain?

The most amount of carbons

400

When do some Carboxylic Acids may have color?

Impure (or) They undergo chemical reactions that introduce chromophores (either answer works)

400

True or False: Carboxylic acids can undergo decarboxylation, a reaction in which they lose a carbon dioxide (CO₂) molecule, typically when heated or in the presence of a catalyst.

True

500

True or false: Carboxylic Acids can be found in outer space 

False; Carboxylic acids are commonly found throughout nature in various organisms and environments. 


500

You replace what with what to indicate the presence of the carboxylic group?

Replace the "-e" ending of the corresponding alkane with "-oic acid" to indicate the presence of the carboxylic group

500

What makes Carboxylic acids polar molecules? 

Carboxylic acids are polar molecules due to the presence of the carbonyl (C=O) and hydroxyl (OH) groups.

500

What causes the acidity of carboxylic Acids?

Resonance Stabilization of the carboxylate anion. 

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