Carboxylic Acid Quiz

What is the general formula for carboxylic acids?

• R-CO2H

• R-COH

• R-CO2

• R-COOH

How are carboxylic acids named?

• By replacing the -e at the beginning of the corresponding alkane name with -oic acid.

• By replacing the -e at the end of the corresponding alkane name with -oic acid.

• By adding -oic acid at the beginning of the corresponding alkane name.

• By adding -ic acid at the end of the corresponding alkane name.

What is the IUPAC name for CH3COOH?

• propanoic acid

• acetic acid

• ethanoic acid

• methanoic acid

What is the common name for CH3COOH?

• acetic acid

• butanoic acid

• formic acid

• ethanoic acid

What is the functional group present in carboxylic acids?

• carboxyl group

• carbonyl group

• amino group

• hydroxyl group

What is the acidic property of carboxylic acids?

• Donates a proton (H+) to a base

• Releases a hydroxide ion (OH-) in water

• Forms a covalent bond with a base

• Accepts a proton (H+) from a base

What happens when a carboxylic acid reacts with a base?

• Forms a salt and water

• Forms a liquid and water

• Forms a solid and water

• Forms a gas and water