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Practice Questions
Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.
Question 1
Easy
What is the formula for a carboxylic acid?
💡 Hint: Think about the carboxyl group.
Question 2
Easy
Name a common carboxylic acid derived from vinegar.
💡 Hint: Consider what vinegar is made of.
Practice 4 more questions and get performance evaluation
Interactive Quizzes
Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.
Question 1
What is the general formula of carboxylic acids?
- RCOOH
- RCHO
- RCOCl
💡 Hint: Identify the functional group for acids.
Question 2
T/F: Carboxylic acids are generally considered stronger acids than alcohols.
- True
- False
💡 Hint: Think about the factors influencing acidity.
Solve and get performance evaluation
Challenge Problems
Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
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.
Question 2
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.
Challenge and get performance evaluation