Practice Questions
Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.
Question 1
Easy
Define a carboxylic acid.
π‘ Hint: Consider what functional groups define various acids.
Question 2
Easy
What is a key property of carboxylic acids?
π‘ Hint: Think about their behavior in water.
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Interactive Quizzes
Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.
Question 1
What functional group defines carboxylic acids?
- -OH
- -COOH
- -C=O
π‘ Hint: Look for the group containing both a carbonyl and hydroxyl.
Question 2
True or False: Carboxylic acids are strong acids.
- True
- False
π‘ Hint: Think about their behavior compared to strong acids like HCl.
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Challenge Problems
Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
Derive the structure of ethyl acetate from acetic acid and ethanol, including the reaction mechanism.
π‘ Hint: Consider how the hydroxyl group in acetic acid reacts with the alcohol.
Question 2
Explain how the presence of the carboxylate anion affects the strength of carboxylic acids compared to phenols.
π‘ Hint: Think about how resonance delocalizes charge in both species.
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