Question 1

Which substance,when oxidized,results in the formation of this compound?

Accepted Answer

A) 
  
B) 
  
C) 
  
D) 
  
A) 
  
B) 
  
C) 
  
D)

Question 2

Which of the following is produced in the reaction shown below.

Accepted Answer

A) 
  
B) 
  
C) 
  
D) 
  
A) 
  
B) 
  
C) 
  
D)

Question 3

One of the reactants used to produce this compound would be CH3-OH.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following is used as a mold inhibitor in bakery goods?

Accepted Answer

A)  calcium propionate 
B)  calcium citrate 
C)  sodium stearate 
D)  sodium formate 
A)  calcium propionate 
B)  calcium citrate 
C)  sodium stearate 
D)  sodium formate

Question 5

What is the IUPAC name for the compound shown below?

Accepted Answer

A)  ethyl 2-chlorobenzoate 
B)  2-chloroethoxybenzoate 
C)  2-chloroethoxyphenolate 
D)  o-chloroethoxybenzoate 
A)  ethyl 2-chlorobenzoate 
B)  2-chloroethoxybenzoate 
C)  2-chloroethoxyphenolate 
D)  o-chloroethoxybenzoate

Question 6

Esters contain a carbonyl group attached directly to two carbons.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Even though aspirin is named acetylsalicylic acid,aspirin contains the ester configuration due to the chemical reaction of a carboxyl group of the salicylic acid and acetic acid.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The pleasant,characteristic odor of fruit flavorings is often associated with the presence of

Accepted Answer

A)  carboxylic acids. 
B)  carboxylic salts. 
C)  esters. 
D)  aldehydes. 
A)  carboxylic acids. 
B)  carboxylic salts. 
C)  esters. 
D)  aldehydes.

Question 9

Carboxylic acids react readily with sodium hydroxide to form salts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following would you expect to have the highest boiling point?

Accepted Answer

A) 
  
B) 
  
C) 
  
D) 
  
A) 
  
B) 
  
C) 
  
D)

Question 11

What is a source of oxalic acid?

Accepted Answer

A)  rust stains 
B)  citrus fruits 
C)  spinach 
D)  pickles 
A)  rust stains 
B)  citrus fruits 
C)  spinach 
D)  pickles

Question 12

Give the IUPAC name for the compound shown below.

Accepted Answer

A)  propyl ethanoate 
B)  propyl ethanate 
C)  ethyl acetate 
D)  ethyl propanoate 
A)  propyl ethanoate 
B)  propyl ethanate 
C)  ethyl acetate 
D)  ethyl propanoate

Question 13

The simplest of the carboxylic acids is formic acid.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Decanoic acid would likely be water soluble.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

What is the IUPAC name for 5-bromobenzoic acid?

Accepted Answer

A)  5-bromobenzoate 
B)  1-bromo-5-benzoic acid 
C)  2-bromobenzoic acid 
D)  3-bromobenzoic acid 
A)  5-bromobenzoate 
B)  1-bromo-5-benzoic acid 
C)  2-bromobenzoic acid 
D)  3-bromobenzoic acid

Question 16

Carboxylic acids dissociate in a manner shown in the following equation.Identify the conjugate base for the acid of the forward reaction.

Accepted Answer

A)  RCOOH 
B)  RCOO- 
C)  H2O 
D)  H3O+ 
A)  RCOOH 
B)  RCOO- 
C)  H2O 
D)  H3O+

Question 17

Nitrate esters are found in some

Accepted Answer

A)  flavoring agents. 
B)  detergents. 
C)  food preservatives. 
D)  explosives. 
A)  flavoring agents. 
B)  detergents. 
C)  food preservatives. 
D)  explosives.

Question 18

Which physical relationship is attributed to carboxylic acids?

Accepted Answer

A)  Since the carboxylic acids evaporate quickly they all have a scent. 
B)  The boiling point of carboxylic acids increases with the molecular weight. 
C)  The carboxylic acids are wax-like solids in the solid state. 
D)  None of these responses are correct. 
A)  Since the carboxylic acids evaporate quickly they all have a scent. 
B)  The boiling point of carboxylic acids increases with the molecular weight. 
C)  The carboxylic acids are wax-like solids in the solid state. 
D)  None of these responses are correct.

Question 19

The IUPAC name of the ester formed from methanol and benzoic acid is called

Accepted Answer

A)  methyl benzoic acid. 
B)  methanol benzoate. 
C)  methyl benzoate. 
D)  benzyl methanoate. 
A)  methyl benzoic acid. 
B)  methanol benzoate. 
C)  methyl benzoate. 
D)  benzyl methanoate.

Question 20

At pH 2,the predominant form of a carboxylic acid is the carboxylate anion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 15: Carboxylic Acids and Esters

Which substance,when oxidized,results in the formation of this compound?

Which of the following is produced in the reaction shown below.

One of the reactants used to produce this compound would be CH3-OH.

Which of the following is used as a mold inhibitor in bakery goods?

What is the IUPAC name for the compound shown below?

Esters contain a carbonyl group attached directly to two carbons.

Even though aspirin is named acetylsalicylic acid,aspirin contains the ester configuration due to the chemical reaction of a carboxyl group of the salicylic acid and acetic acid.

The pleasant,characteristic odor of fruit flavorings is often associated with the presence of

Carboxylic acids react readily with sodium hydroxide to form salts.

Which of the following would you expect to have the highest boiling point?

What is a source of oxalic acid?

Give the IUPAC name for the compound shown below.

The simplest of the carboxylic acids is formic acid.

Decanoic acid would likely be water soluble.

What is the IUPAC name for 5-bromobenzoic acid?

Carboxylic acids dissociate in a manner shown in the following equation.Identify the conjugate base for the acid of the forward reaction.

Nitrate esters are found in some

Which physical relationship is attributed to carboxylic acids?

The IUPAC name of the ester formed from methanol and benzoic acid is called

At pH 2,the predominant form of a carboxylic acid is the carboxylate anion.

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One of the reactants used to produce this compound would be CH₃-OH.