SAS 9 Org Chem

Which of the following is the functional group of carboxylic acids?

• -OH

• -COOH

• -NH2

• -SH

Which of the following is an example of a carboxylic acid derivative?

• ROH

• ROR

• RCO2R

• RH

What is the common name for ethanoic acid?

• FORMIC ACID

• BUTANOIC ACID

• ACETIC ACID

• PROPANOIC ACID

Which reaction is known for converting nitriles to carboxylic acids?

• Hydrolysis

• Reduction

• Oxidation

• Decarboxylation

What is the IUPAC name for CH3COOH?

• • Acetic acid

• Ethanoic acid

• Methanoic acid

• Propanoic acid

Which reagent can convert a carboxylic acid to an acyl chloride?

• • SOCl2

• NaOH

• H2O2

• K2Cr2O7

What is the common name for the compound with the structure: HCOOH?

(a)  

What is the IUPAC name for the compound with the structure: CH3CH2CH2COOCH2CH3?

(a)  

What is the IUPAC name for the compound with the structure: CH3CH2CH2COOCH2CH3?

(a)  

What is the common name for the compound with the structure: HOOC-CH2-CH2-COOH?

• Succinic acid

• Glutaric acid

• Malonic acid

• Adipic acid