RoseMarie Gallagher and Paul Ingram Solutions for Chapter: Organic Chemistry, Exercise 8: Q

What is the functional group of carboxylic acids ?

Complete the following equation: $\mathrm{carboxylic} \mathrm{acid} + \mathrm{metal} \to \mathrm{\_\_\_\_\_} + \mathrm{\_\_\_\_\_}$

Complete the following equation: $\mathrm{carboxylic} \mathrm{acid} + \mathrm{alkali} \to \mathrm{\_\_\_\_\_} + \mathrm{\_\_\_\_\_}$

Complete the following equation: $\mathrm{carboxylic} \mathrm{acid} + \mathrm{alcohol} \to \mathrm{\_\_\_\_\_} + \mathrm{\_\_\_\_\_}$

Carboxylic acids are weak acids. Explain why?

Draw the structural formula to show the reaction between ethanol and ethanoic acid, and name the products.

What is a condensation reaction ?

Esters are important compounds in industry. Why ?