1G_Carboxylic&Esters

What functional group defines carboxylic acids?

• -OH

• -COOH

• -NH2

• -CHO

What is the general name for esters derived from carboxylic acids and alcohols?

• Alkyl alkanoate

• Alkanoic acid

• Alkyl amine

• Alkanal

How are carboxylic acids typically characterized in terms of acidity?

• Strong acids

• Weak acids

• Neutral compounds

• Bases

What is the IUPAC name of the compound CH₃CH₂COOH?

• Propanoic acid

• Ethanoic acid

• Butanoic acid

• Methanoic acid

What happens to the boiling points of esters compared to carboxylic acids?

• Increase

• Decrease

• Remain the same

• Vary unpredictably

What is the IUPAC name of the compound CH₃COOCH₂CH₃?

• Ethyl ethanoate

• Methyl propanoate

• Ethyl propanoate

• Methyl ethanoate

What is the general formula for carboxylic acids?

• CnH2nO

• CnH2nO2

• CnH2n+2O2

• CnH2n-2O2

What type of reaction forms esters from carboxylic acids?

• Oxidation

• Reduction

• Esterification

• Hydrolysis

Which of the following is a use of esters?

• Food preservatives

• Fragrances and flavors

• Cleaning agents

• All of the above

What is the suffix used in naming carboxylic acids?

• -oate

• -oic acid

• -al

• -one