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Chapter 18, Problem 28Q(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION:
Problem 28Q
List some examples of common carboxylic acids and esters and where you might find them.
Questions & Answers
QUESTION:
Problem 28Q
List some examples of common carboxylic acids and esters and where you might find them.
ANSWER:
Carboxylic acid
A carboxylic acid is an organic compound that contains a carboxyl group (C(=O)OH). The general formula of a carboxylic acid is R–COOH, with R referring to the rest of the (possibly quite large) molecule.
Examples-
Methanoic acid HC- COOH
Ethanoic acid H3C-C-COOH
Propanoic acid CH