Nomenclature and Structure of Carboxylic Acids

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Nomenclature and Structure of Carboxylic Acids: Overview

This Topic covers sub-topics such as Nomenclature of Carboxylic Acids, IUPAC Nomenclature of Carboxylic Acids, Structure of Carboxyl Group, Common Names of Some Important Carboxylic Acids and, Isomerism in Carboxylic Acids

Important Questions on Nomenclature and Structure of Carboxylic Acids

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The C-C=O and O=C-O bond angles of carboxyl group are about

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The carboxylic carbon atom of carboxylic acids is less electrophilic than carbonyl carbon in aldehydes and ketones. Give reason.

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What is the hybridisation of the carboxyl carbon atom of carboxylic acids?

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The structural formula of oxalic acid is

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The carboxyl group has a planar structure generally.

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Why is the carboxyl group considered to be a weak acid?

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Generally, how many double bonds and single bonds does a carboxyl group have?

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The molecular formula C4H8O2. Give it's isomers.

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Primary amides have general formula of R-CH2COOH.

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Write the structures and IUPAC names of all isomers of carboxylic acids having molecular formula C5H10O2. How many of them are chiral?

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Why does the skin has a burning sensation when an ant bites? 

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Draw the structure of following compound

Cyclohex-3-enecarboxylic acid

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Draw the structure of following compound

1,3-Cyclopentanedicarboxylic acid

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Draw the structure of following compound

Hex-2-en-4-ynoic acid

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Draw the structures of following compound

Nonanedioic acid

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Give IUPAC name of following carboxylic acid.

CH3(CH2)6COOH

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Give IUPAC name of following carboxylic acid.

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Give IUPAC name of following carboxylic acid.

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Give IUPAC name of following carboxylic acid.

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