Ss3 chem

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  • What are alkanoic acids also known as?
    Carboxylic acids
  • What is the defining functional group of alkanoic acids?
    The carboxyl functional group (-COOH)
  • What is the general formula for alkanoic acids?
    R-COOH
  • What does the "R" in the general formula R-COOH represent?
    An alkyl group (a hydrocarbon chain)
  • What is the simplest alkanoic acid?
    Methanoic acid (HCOOH)
  • What is the root name for an alkanoic acid with 3 carbon atoms?
    Propanoic
  • What suffix is added to the root name of alkanoic acids?
    -oic acid
  • How does the structure of alkanoic acids contribute to their acidic properties?
    The carboxyl group (-COOH) allows them to donate protons (H+) in aqueous solutions
  • How do you determine the full name of an alkanoic acid?
    By combining the root name based on the number of carbon atoms with the suffix "-oic acid"
  • What is the correct name for the alkanoic acid with the formula CH3(CH2)2COOH?
    Butanoic acid
  • Why do alkanoic acids have relatively high boiling points?
    Due to strong intermolecular hydrogen bonding
  • What type of acids are alkanoic acids classified as?
    Weak acids
  • What happens during acid-base reactions involving alkanoic acids?
    They donate protons (H+) to bases, forming salts
  • What is formed when alkanoic acids react with alcohols?
    Esters
  • What are the key physical properties of alkanoic acids?
    - Polarity due to the carboxyl group - Relatively high boiling points from hydrogen bonding - Solubility in water for smaller alkanoic acids - Weak acidity, with the ability to donate protons
  • What type of reactions can the hydrogen atoms in the alkyl group of alkanoic acids undergo?
    Substitution reactions with other functional groups
  • What are the main chemical reactions of alkanoic acids?
    1. Acid-base reactions forming salts 2. Esterification with alcohols to form esters 3. Decarboxylation resulting in hydrocarbons 4. Reduction to alcohols or aldehydes 5. Substitution reactions with other functional groups
  • What are alkanoic acids also known as?
    Carboxylic acids
  • What is the defining functional group of alkanoic acids?
    The carboxyl functional group (-COOH)
  • What type of acid are alkanoic acids classified as?
    Brønsted-Lowry acids