8.6 - Nomenclature and Structure of Carboxyl Group
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What is the formula for a carboxylic acid?
💡 Hint: Think about the carboxyl group.
Name a common carboxylic acid derived from vinegar.
💡 Hint: Consider what vinegar is made of.
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What is the general formula of carboxylic acids?
💡 Hint: Identify the functional group for acids.
T/F: Carboxylic acids are generally considered stronger acids than alcohols.
💡 Hint: Think about the factors influencing acidity.
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Analyze the effect of substituents on the acidity of a carboxylic acid, such as why trifluoroacetic acid is more acidic than acetic acid.
💡 Hint: Consider the inductive effect of substituents on acid strength.
Calculate the expected pKa values of a series of carboxylic acids with varying substituents and justify your reasoning.
💡 Hint: Evaluate how resonance can stabilize or destabilize the conjugate base.
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