Exam 15: Carboxylic Acids and Esters

Some alpha-hydroxy acids are used in cosmetics as an exfoliating agent to remove dead skin.Which of the following compounds would be considered an alpha hydroxy acid?

Reacting a carboxylic acid with a base will produce?

A carboxylic acid functional group can be represented by any of the following: -CHO -COOH -CO₂H

What is the IUPAC name of the compound shown below?

Alpha hydroxy acids can be found in which of the following?

Pure ethanoic acid is able to form hydrogen bonds with other ethanoic acid molecules.

Which of the following correctly shows what is produced as a result of increased oxidation of carbon?

What is the correct IUPAC name for the following compound?

What reagent is necessary to complete the following reaction?

What is the name of the potassium salt of m-ethylbenzoic acid?

The following correctly labels the potential source of the two hydrocarbon groups in an ester.

A common preservative found in many foods to prevent the growth of bacteria and mold is

Which of the following compounds would be most soluble in water?

Carboxylic acids are weaker acids than HCl.

Which of the following can react with alcohols to form esters?

The IUPAC name of the ester formed from butanoic acid and ethanol is

Because carboxylic acids can have more than one carboxyl carbon,they are among the more acidic compounds found in the study of chemistry.

Except for citrus fruits,carboxylic acids are not very common in fruits and vegetables.

Which of the following is the structure for 2-bromopropanoic acid?

The carboxyl group found in carboxylic acids must be on a terminal carbon.