Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Carboxylic acids

Carboxylic acids — practice question

The diagram of compound P is displayed.
(a(i))[1]

Which part of the structure of compound P shows that it is unsaturated?

(a(ii))[2]

State the colour change when an excess of compound P is added to aqueous bromine, from ... to ... .

(a(iii))[1]

Draw the structure of the -COOH functional group. Include every atom and every bond.

(a(iv))[1]

What effect does compound P have on litmus solution?

(b(i))[2]

State how the pH changes as the acid is added.

(b(ii))[1]

What is the pH of the aqueous sodium hydroxide before any acid is added?

(b(iii))[1]

What volume of acid has been added when the solution reaches neutral pH?

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