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    Exam 17: Carboxylic Acids,esters,and Amides
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    When a Carboxylic Acid Is Dissolved in Water,an Acid-Base Equilibrium
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When a Carboxylic Acid Is Dissolved in Water,an Acid-Base Equilibrium

Question 54

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When a carboxylic acid is dissolved in water,an acid-base equilibrium occurs: the carboxylic acid donates a proton to H2O,forming its conjugate base,a carboxylate anion,and water gains a proton,forming its conjugate acid,H3O+.

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