Nomenclature and Structure of Carboxylic Acids
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
The and bond angles of carboxyl group are about

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

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

The structural formula of oxalic acid is

The carboxyl group has a planar structure generally.

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

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

Esters are functional isomers of

The molecular formula . Give it's isomers.

Primary amides have general formula of .

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

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

Draw the structure of following compound
Cyclohex-3-enecarboxylic acid

Draw the structure of following compound
1,3-Cyclopentanedicarboxylic acid

Draw the structure of following compound
Hex-2-en-4-ynoic acid

Draw the structures of following compound
Nonanedioic acid

Give IUPAC name of following carboxylic acid.

Give IUPAC name of following carboxylic acid.

Give IUPAC name of following carboxylic acid.

Give IUPAC name of following carboxylic acid.
