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Uses Of Carboxylic Acids
Chapter Name : Aldehydes, Ketones And Carboxylic Acids
Sub Topic Code : 102_12_12_10_01
Topic Name : Uses Of Carboxylic Acids
Sub Topic Name : Uses Of Carboxylic Acids
Introduction

A carboxylic acid is an organic acid characterized by the presence of at least one carboxyl group.

Pre-Requisites:

Carboxylic acid

Activity:

Ketones.

Real Life Question:

What is carboxylic acid?

Key Words / FlashCards
Key Words Definitions (pref. in our own words)
carboxylic acid A carboxylic acid is an organic acid characterized by the presence of at least one carboxyl group.
Learning aids / Gadgets
Gadgets How it can be used
Alcohols Alcohols (R-OH) take the suffix "-ol" with an infix numerical bonding position: CH3CH2CH2OH is propan-1-ol. The suffixes -diol, -triol, -tetraol, etc., are used for multiple -OH groups: Ethylene glycol CH2OHCH2OH is ethane-1, 2-diol.
Real life uses :

Study the nature of chemicals.

Places to visit :

Chemistry laboratory.

Practical examples around us
Examples Explainations
ketones In general ketones (R-CO-R) take the suffix "-one" with an infix position number: CH3CH2CH2COCH3 is pentan-2-one. If a higher precedence suffix is in use, the prefix "oxo-" is used: CH3CH2CH2COCH2CHO is 3-oxohexanal.
What you learn in Theory:

Carboxylic acids are used in the production of polymers, pharmaceuticals, solvents, and food additives.

What you learn in Practice:

Industrially important carboxylic acids include acetic acid (component of vinegar, precursor to solvents and coatings), acrylic and methacrylic acids (precursors to polymers, adhesives).

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