Unit 5- Carboxylic Acids and Esters – Flashcards
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What is the correct IUPAC name for the compound given below? Q1-A
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3-methylbenzoic acid
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What is a source of oxalic acid?
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spinach
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The acids were among the first organic compounds studied. Why?
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their abundance
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Which physical relationship is attributed to carboxylic acids?
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The boiling point of carboxylic acids increases with the molecular weight.
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As dissolves in water, H3O+ and ____ are formed. Q5-A
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Q5-B
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When a carboxylic acid reacts with alcohol, the organic product is
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an ester
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A product of the following reaction is Q7-A
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Q7-B
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The IUPAC name of the ester formed from butanoic acid and ethanol is
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ethyl butanoate
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The structure of methyl acetate is
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Q9-B
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The products of the following reaction are Q10-A
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Q10-B
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Which of the following can react with alcohols to form esters?
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-sulfuric acid -carboxylic acid -nitric acid ANSWER-more than one response is correct
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The structure of 3-bromopropanoic acid is
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Q12-B
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The structure of bromomethyl ethanoate is
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Q13-B
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A common preservative found in many foods to prevent the growth of bacteria and mold is
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sodium propanoate
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Which of the following correctly shows what is produced as a result of increased oxidation of carbon?
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alkene > alcohol > aldehyde > carboxylic acid
