Chemistry 5070 · O Level · Carboxylic acids

Carboxylic acids — practice question

The structural formula for angelic acid is displayed.
(a)[1]

Explain how this structure indicates that angelic acid is an unsaturated compound.

(b)[1]

Deduce the molecular formula for angelic acid.

(c(i))[1]

Angelic acid is a weak acid. Define the term acid.

(c(ii))[1]

Explain what is meant by weak when it refers to acids.

(d(i))[1]

Angelic acid can be polymerised. State the type of polymerisation involved.

(d(ii))[2]

Draw the partial polymer structure of angelic acid. Include two repeat units.

(e)[1]

Angelic acid reacts with methanol, $\text{CH}_3\text{OH}$, to make an ester. Complete the structure of this ester so that all atoms and all bonds are shown.

(f)[2]

Construct the equation for methanol's complete combustion.

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