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Carboxylic acids and their derivatives
CHM 252

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Overview
Carboxylic acid: ROOCH
ester: OR bonded to carbonyl carbon
amide: -NH2, -NHR, -NR2, bonded to carbonyl carbon
all boil at a higher temperature than alkanes
acyl group: C=O and everything to the left, does not change
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Multiple Choice
Carboxylic acids can hydrogen bond with each other
True
False
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Multiple Choice
What kind of reaction is commonly used to make esters?
addition
substitution
elimination
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Carboxylic acids
saturated, straight chains up to 9 carbons are volatile ___
Larger R groups are ___ odorless ___
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Multiple Choice
What is the common name for ethanoic acid?
acetic acid
butyric acid
valeric acid
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Multiple Choice
What is the common name of a carboxylic acid with 18 carbons?
formic acid
valeric acid
stearic acid
propionic acid
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Multiple Choice
What is the Greek letter for the third carbon?
alpha
beta
gamma
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Multiple Choice
Can esters hydrogen bond with each other?
yes
no
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Esters
Colorless, volatile liquids, pleasant odors
Simple esters have a lower boiling point than acids
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Multiple Choice
Amides and esters are___
basic
acidic
neutral
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Multiple Choice
Which kind of amide can form multiple hydrogen bonds with other amides?
primary (unsubstituted)
secondary (monosubstituted)
tertiary (disubstituted)
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Multiple Choice
Which kind of amide has a lower boiling point?
primary (unsubstituted)
secondary (monosubstituted)
tertiary (disubstituted)
Carboxylic acids and their derivatives
CHM 252

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