IGCSE Chemistry revision Notes Carboxylic acids

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Syllabus Objectives

IGCSE: Organic chemistry

Sub Topic:11.7 Carboxylic acids

Syllabus Objectives:

CORE: 

  • Describe the reaction of ethanoic acid with:
  • (a) metals
  • (b) bases
  • (c) carbonates including names and formulae of the salts produceD

EXTENDED:

  • Describe the formation of ethanoic acid by the oxidation of ethanol:
  • (a) with acidified aqueous potassium manganate(VII)
  • (b) by bacterial oxidation during vinegar production
  • Describe the reaction of a carboxylic acid with an alcohol using an acid catalyst to form an ester

Revision Notes

IGCSE Chemistry Revision Notes  Carboxylic acids

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