Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Carboxylic acids

Carboxylic acids — practice question

(a(i))[1]

On Fig. 7.1, circle one carboxylic acid functional group.

(a(ii))[1]

Deduce the molecular formula that corresponds to fumaric acid.

(a(iii))[2]

Fumaric acid has no colour. Describe the colour change observed when excess fumaric acid is introduced into aqueous bromine.

(b)[2]

Complete Table 7.1 so that the relative molecular mass of C$_4$H$_6$O$_6$ is calculated.

(c)[3]

Ethanoic acid is a carboxylic acid. Complete the word equation for ethanoic acid reacting with sodium carbonate: ethanoic acid + sodium carbonate → ................. + ................. + .................

(d(i))[1]

Ethanoic acid can be made by oxidising ethanol. State one use of ethanol.

(d(ii))[1]

Ethanol, C$_2$H$_5$OH, belongs to the alcohol family. Choose, from the list, the general formula for the alcohol homologous series.

(d(iii))[2]

Ethanol can be made by adding steam to ethene. State two conditions for this reaction.

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