Chemical Properties of Carboxylic Acids

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Chemical Properties of Carboxylic Acids: Overview

This topic covers concepts such as Chemical Properties of Carboxylic Acids, Reactions of Carboxylic Acids involving Cleavage of O-H Bond, Acidity of Carboxylic Acids, Reaction of Carboxylic Acids with Sodium, etc.

Important Questions on Chemical Properties of Carboxylic Acids

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The correct increasing order of acidic strength of the following compounds is

(i) benzoic acid

(ii) 4-nitro benzoic acid

(iii)  3, 4-dinitrobenzoic acid

(iv) 4-methoxybenzoic acid

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Identify A to D in the following sequences of operations:

 CH3CH2COOHΔNH3ABr2/KOH  BHONOC[O]CH3COOHDistilCa(OH)2D

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The reagents that can be used to distinguish between the following pairs of compounds would be:

(i) Propanal and Propanone

(ii) Phenol and Benzoic acid

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Among the following acids which has the lowest  pKa value?

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A liquid was mixed with ethanol and a drop of concentrated H2SO4 was added. A compound with a fruity smell was formed. The liquid was:

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A liquid was mixed with ethanol and a drop of concentrated H2SO4 was added. A compound with a fruity smell was formed. The liquid was:

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Which amongst the following compounds has the highest acid strength?

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Explain the oxidation reactions of carboxylic acids in presence of strong oxidizing agent.

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Explain the reaction of chloroacetic acid with KCN.

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Describe the reaction of acetic acid with zinc metal.

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When carboxylic acid reacts with red P and HI, the product formed will be

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How does red P and HI convert aliphatic carboxylic acid into alkanes?

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Predict the product formed when carboxylic acid reacts with red P and HI.

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The carboxylic acid reacts with sodium hydroxide produces sodium salt of acid.

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The product of the reaction of carboxylic acid and sodium hydroxide can undergo decarboxylation. Write the chemical reaction of soda lime decarboxylation.

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Give the product obtained when benzoic acid reacts with sodium hydroxide.

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In the equation CH3COOH + Cl2 - HClRed Phosphorus A, the compound A is :

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When benzoic acid reacts with ammonia, product we get is _____.

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During esterification reaction an alcohol and a _____ acid react with each other in the presence of acid to give esters.