15.4.3

Reactions of Carboxylic Acids

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Reactions of Carboxylic Acids

Carboxylic acids react in similar ways with different substances.

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Carbonates

  • When carboxylic acids react with carbonates, the products are:
    • A salt
    • Carbon dioxide
    • Water
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Water

  • When carboxylic acids react with water, they dissolve to give solutions with an acidic pH.
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Alcohols (and an acid catalyst)

  • When carboxylic acids and alcohols react together (using an acid catalyst), an ester and water are produced:
    • E.g. Ethanoic acid + ethanol → ethyl ethanoate + water
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Metals

  • When carboxylic acids react with reactive metals, they form hydrogen and a salt.

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