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Carboxylic Acids and Esters
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Total cards: 3•Content version: v4•Public deck•Updated: 8/1/2026
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#1
Front (Question)
What is the functional group for carboxylic acids?
Back (Answer)
COOH
#2
Front (Question)
What position are carboxylic acid functional groups always in on the carbon chain?
Back (Answer)
Always at the end of the carbon chain
#3
Front (Question)
What are the four ways carboxylic acids can be prepared?
Back (Answer)
• Primary alcohols or aldehydes are oxidised - RCH2OH + 2[O] –> RCOOH + H2O 2. Acyl chlorides react with water to form carboxylic acids and hydrochloric acid - RCOCl +