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AS and A Level
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Earn 100

Using an arrowhead and the symbols for a partial negative charge and a partial positive charge, add labels to both of the following bonding pairs of atoms: C=O, C-Cl.

Important Questions on Carboxylic Acids and their Derivatives

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AS and A Level
IMPORTANT
Chemistry for Cambridge International AS & A Level Coursebook with Digital Access (2 Years)>Chapter 26 - Carboxylic Acids and their Derivatives>BEFORE YOU START>Q 3
Which is correctly describes one use of a curly arrow in a mechanism?
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AS and A Level
IMPORTANT
Chemistry for Cambridge International AS & A Level Coursebook with Digital Access (2 Years)>Chapter 26 - Carboxylic Acids and their Derivatives>BEFORE YOU START>Q 4
Which two processes take place in a condensation reaction?
MEDIUM
AS and A Level
IMPORTANT
Chemistry for Cambridge International AS & A Level Coursebook with Digital Access (2 Years)>Chapter 26 - Carboxylic Acids and their Derivatives>TRANS-FATTY ACIDS>Q •
Why do the makers of margarines often use trans-fatty acids to make their products?
MEDIUM
AS and A Level
IMPORTANT
Chemistry for Cambridge International AS & A Level Coursebook with Digital Access (2 Years)>Chapter 26 - Carboxylic Acids and their Derivatives>TRANS-FATTY ACIDS>Q •
How does consuming too much trans-fatty acids affect your body?
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AS and A Level
IMPORTANT
Chemistry for Cambridge International AS & A Level Coursebook with Digital Access (2 Years)>Chapter 26 - Carboxylic Acids and their Derivatives>TRANS-FATTY ACIDS>Q •
How can we reduce our intake of foods containing trans-fatty acids?
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AS and A Level
IMPORTANT
Chemistry for Cambridge International AS & A Level Coursebook with Digital Access (2 Years)>Chapter 26 - Carboxylic Acids and their Derivatives>Question>Q 1
Place the following acids in order of strength, starting with the strongest acid. 

CH3CH2COOH    CH3CCl2COOH    CH3CHClCOOH.

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AS and A Level
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Chemistry for Cambridge International AS & A Level Coursebook with Digital Access (2 Years)>Chapter 26 - Carboxylic Acids and their Derivatives>Question>Q 1
Explain why ethanoic acid is a stronger acid than ethanol.
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AS and A Level
IMPORTANT
Chemistry for Cambridge International AS & A Level Coursebook with Digital Access (2 Years)>Chapter 26 - Carboxylic Acids and their Derivatives>Question>Q 1
Predict which would be the stronger acid: methanoic acid or ethanoic acid. Explain your reasoning.