8.6.2 - Structure of Carboxyl Group
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What is the basic structure of a carboxyl group?
💡 Hint: Think about the components that make it acidic.
Describe the hybridization of the carboxyl carbon.
💡 Hint: Consider the geometry and bond angles.
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What is the hybridization of the carbon in the carboxyl group?
💡 Hint: Consider the geometry of the bond arrangement.
True or False: The carboxyl carbon is more electrophilic than the carbonyl carbon in ketones.
💡 Hint: Think about the resonance structures.
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Derive the resonance structures for the carboxylate ion formed when acetic acid loses a hydrogen ion. Explain how resonance contributes to its stability.
💡 Hint: Draw the structures and label the charges.
Explain how the properties of the carboxyl group make it suitable for use in biological molecules. Cite examples such as amino acids or fatty acids.
💡 Hint: Consider functional roles in macromolecules.
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