Carboxylic Acids

O is ____ electronegative than C, so the carbonyl group is polar.

O is more electronegative than C, so the carbonyl group is _____.

Organic acids with one carboxyl group. They are sometimes called fatty acids since they are obtained from the hydrolysis of fats.

They are also the final product in the oxidation of primary alcohol.

Carboxylic acids with two carboxyl groups.

Carboxylic acids with two functional groups, the ketone and carboxyl group.

Carboxylic acids with two functional groups, the ________ and ________ group.

Are carboxylic acids, esters, and amides polar or nonpolar?

Only carboxylic acids and primary _____ can undergo intermolecular hydrogen bonding.

__________ _____ have higher boiling points than similar alcohols because there are more hydrogen bonding interactions possible than alcohols.

Carboxylic acids have ______ boiling points than similar alcohols.

Are esters capable of intermolecular hydrogen bonding?

Carboxylic acids have ______ boiling points than similar esters.

Is responsible for the sting of some types of ants.

Is the sour-tasting component of vinegar.

It can be made by air oxidation of ethanol when wine “goes bad”.

Has the foul odor of dirty socks and locker rooms.

Many low molecular weight esters have ________ odors.

The amide _________ is thought to induce sleep because it’s production is increased by the body during the evening.

The ester __________ is the active ingredient in topical anesthetics.

The amide _____________ is a pain reliever in Tylenol.

Carboxylic acids are proton (H+) ______.

Carboxylic acids are ____ acids compared to inorganic acids.

Carboxylic acids react with _____ to form water-soluble salts.