Question 1

Carboxylic acids are strong acids.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The Krebs cycle and the citric acid cycle are different processes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

What is the IUPAC name for this compound?

Accepted Answer

A) pentanoic acid 
B) γ-methylbutanoic acid 
C) 3-methylbutanoic acid 
D) γ-methyl butyric acid 
E) 2-methyl-4-butanoic acid 
A) pentanoic acid 
B) γ-methylbutanoic acid 
C) 3-methylbutanoic acid 
D) γ-methyl butyric acid 
E) 2-methyl-4-butanoic acid

Question 4

In the common naming convention for carboxylic acids, what is the correct Greek letter used for the carbon adjacent to the carboxyl group?

Accepted Answer

A) α 
B) β 
C) γ 
D) δ 
E) ε 
A) α 
B) β 
C) γ 
D) δ 
E) ε

Question 5

Carboxylic acids with four or fewer carbons are very water soluble.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Polyesters are plastics that are used to make fabrics, bottles, and medical devices such as heart valves.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The reaction of an ester with NaOH is known as

Accepted Answer

A) esterification. 
B) neutralization. 
C) saponification. 
D) reduction. 
E) oxidation. 
A) esterification. 
B) neutralization. 
C) saponification. 
D) reduction. 
E) oxidation.

Question 8

The neutralization of formic acid by NaOH produces

Accepted Answer

A) sodium formate as the only product. 
B) formate ion and hydronium ion. 
C) sodium formaldehyde. 
D) methyl alcohol. 
E) sodium formate and H2O. 
A) sodium formate as the only product. 
B) formate ion and hydronium ion. 
C) sodium formaldehyde. 
D) methyl alcohol. 
E) sodium formate and H2O.

Question 9

Benzoic acid is an aromatic carboxylic acid.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which functional group is a carboxylic acid?

Accepted Answer

A) - OH 
B)    
C)   
D)   
E)  - CH2 - OH 
A) - OH 
B)    
C)   
D)   
E)  - CH2 - OH

Question 11

The splitting apart of an ester in the presence of a strong acid and water is called

Accepted Answer

A) hydrolysis. 
B) saponification. 
C) neutralization. 
D) esterification. 
E) reduction. 
A) hydrolysis. 
B) saponification. 
C) neutralization. 
D) esterification. 
E) reduction.

Question 12

Which of the following is the reaction for the ionization of β-hydroxypropanoic acid in water?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

Sodium propionate is a common disinfectant.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

What happens to water solubility as chain length increases in carboxylic acids?

Accepted Answer

A) It increases. 
B) It decreases. 
C) It stays the same. 
A) It increases. 
B) It decreases. 
C) It stays the same.

Question 15

This functional group is known as a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) ester. 
B) carboxylic acid. 
C) alcohol. 
D) aldehyde. 
E) acetal. 
A) ester. 
B) carboxylic acid. 
C) alcohol. 
D) aldehyde. 
E) acetal.

Question 16

Derivatives of which aromatic carboxylic acid have been used as analgesics, antipyretics, and anti-inflammatory agents?

Accepted Answer

A) benzoic acid 
B) anthranilic acid 
C) naphthenic acid 
D) p-toluenesulfonic acid 
E) salicylic acid 
A) benzoic acid 
B) anthranilic acid 
C) naphthenic acid 
D) p-toluenesulfonic acid 
E) salicylic acid

Question 17

What is the IUPAC name of the following compound?

Accepted Answer

A) propyl butanoate 
B) butanoic acid 
C) 1-butanal 
D) 1-butanoate 
E) propyl methanoate 
A) propyl butanoate 
B) butanoic acid 
C) 1-butanal 
D) 1-butanoate 
E) propyl methanoate

Question 18

The reactants that will form an ester in the presence of an acid catalyst are

Accepted Answer

A) two carboxylic acids. 
B) two alcohols. 
C) a carboxylic acid and an alcohol. 
D) an aldehyde and an alcohol. 
E) two aldehydes. 
A) two carboxylic acids. 
B) two alcohols. 
C) a carboxylic acid and an alcohol. 
D) an aldehyde and an alcohol. 
E) two aldehydes.

Question 19

Many of the fragrances of flowers and the flavors of fruits are due to

Accepted Answer

A) ethers. 
B) carboxylic acids. 
C) esters. 
D) amines. 
E) amides. 
A) ethers. 
B) carboxylic acids. 
C) esters. 
D) amines. 
E) amides.

Question 20

What kind of taste do carboxylic acids have?

Accepted Answer

A) sweet 
B) sour 
C) fruity 
D) slippery 
E) oily 
A) sweet 
B) sour 
C) fruity 
D) slippery 
E) oily

Exam 16: Carboxylic Acids and Esters

Carboxylic acids are strong acids.

The Krebs cycle and the citric acid cycle are different processes.

What is the IUPAC name for this compound?

In the common naming convention for carboxylic acids, what is the correct Greek letter used for the carbon adjacent to the carboxyl group?

Carboxylic acids with four or fewer carbons are very water soluble.

Polyesters are plastics that are used to make fabrics, bottles, and medical devices such as heart valves.

The reaction of an ester with NaOH is known as

The neutralization of formic acid by NaOH produces

Benzoic acid is an aromatic carboxylic acid.

Which functional group is a carboxylic acid?

The splitting apart of an ester in the presence of a strong acid and water is called

Which of the following is the reaction for the ionization of β-hydroxypropanoic acid in water?

Sodium propionate is a common disinfectant.

What happens to water solubility as chain length increases in carboxylic acids?

This functional group is known as a(n)

Derivatives of which aromatic carboxylic acid have been used as analgesics, antipyretics, and anti-inflammatory agents?

What is the IUPAC name of the following compound?

The reactants that will form an ester in the presence of an acid catalyst are

Many of the fragrances of flowers and the flavors of fruits are due to

What kind of taste do carboxylic acids have?

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