Carboxylic Acids

The functional group in esters is _____. $\left(\mathrm{RCOOR}\text{'}/\mathrm{RCHO}\right)$

Explain the general structure of ester.

Explain the use of prefix in the naming of a compound.

The parent carbon chain in the following compound is

Butanoic acid gives ethyl _____ on reacting with ethanol in the presence of an acid.

Write the reaction of butanoic acid with ethanol.

Why esters are used in perfumes and flavours?

State any three uses of esters.

Compare the boiling point of alcohol and ester.

Which of the following has a pleasant odour?

Write the uses of suffix in the naming of a compound.

Write the types of suffixes used in naming of a compound.

Give IUPAC name of the following compound: ${\mathrm{C}}_5{\mathrm{H}}_{11}\mathrm{O}\mathrm{H}$

Ethanoic acid was added in drops to water and it was noticed that:

One of the following is not an organic acid. This is:

Which of the following is a carboxylic acid?

Name the functional group present in the following compound: ${\mathrm{CH}}_3{\mathrm{CH}}_2{\mathrm{CH}}_2\mathrm{COOH}$.