15.4.1

Carboxylic Acids

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Carboxylic Acids

A carboxylic acid is an organic compound that contains a carboxyl group. Carboxylic acids have these properties:

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Functional group

  • The functional group of carboxylic acids is a carboxyl group (-COOH).
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General formula

  • The general formula for the homologous series of carboxylic acids is CnH2n+1COOH.
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Partially ionise in water

  • Carboxylic acids only partially ionise (form an ion) in water, meaning they are weak acids.

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