Carboxylic Acid Functional Group
Carboxylic Acid Functional Group
Carboxylic Acids or Fatty Acids : -
Carboxylic acids are a class of organic compounds which contain carboxyl group (- COOH) as the functional group. This group is structurally represented as COOH. Thus, carboxyl group is a conmination of the carbonyl (-CO) and the hydroxyl (-OH) groups.
Formely, higher members of the carboxylic acids were obtained from fats. Hence, these acids are also called fatty acids.
Classification of Carboxylic Acids : -
Carboxylic acids are classified according to the number of carboxyl groups present in a molecule of the acid. The acids containing a single carboxyl group in their molecules are known as monocarboxylic acids, while those containing two carboxylic groups are called dicarboxylic acids.
Monocarboxylic acids : - HCOOH
Formic acid
Dicarboxylic acids : -
Oxalic acid Succcinic acid
Nomenclature of Monocarboxylic Acids : -
1. Common names : - Common names of monocarboxylic acids have originated from the Latin or the Greek names of the sources from which the acids are obtained.
| Formula | Occurrence | Latin or Greek names of the source | Name of acid |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. HCOOH | Ants | Ants are called formica in Latin | formic acid |
| 2. |
Vinegar | Vinegar is called acetum in Latin | acetic acid |
| 3. |
Butter | Butter is called butyrum in Latin | butyric acid |
Which of the following acid is the scientific name of Vinegar ? | |||
| Right Option : B | |||
| View Explanation | |||
Which of the following are correct : (a) Acetic acid is produced from the sting of an Ant . (b) Butyric acid is the scientific name of Butter. | |||
| Right Option : B | |||
| View Explanation | |||
Which of the following are correct : (a) Formic acid is produced from the sting of an Ant . (b) Butyric acid is the scientific name of Butter. (c) Acetic acid is the scientific name of Vinegar. | |||
| Right Option : D | |||
| View Explanation | |||
Students / Parents Reviews [10]
It was a good experience with Abhyas Academy. I even faced problems in starting but slowly and steadily overcomed. Especially reasoning classes helped me a lot.
Cheshta
10thIt has a great methodology. Students here can get analysis to their test quickly.We can learn easily through PPTs and the testing methods are good. We know that where we have to practice
Barkha Arora
10thBeing a parent, I saw my daughter improvement in her studies by seeing a good result in all day to day compititive exam TMO, NSO, IEO etc and as well as studies. I have got a fruitful result from my daughter.
Prisha Gupta
8thI have spent a wonderful time in Abhyas academy. It has made my reasoning more apt, English more stronger and Maths an interesting subject for me. It has given me a habbit of self studying
Yatharthi Sharma
10thIt was good as the experience because as we had come here we had been improved in a such envirnment created here.Extra is taught which is beneficial for future.
Eshan Arora
8thMy experience with Abhyas is very good. I have learnt many things here like vedic maths and reasoning also. Teachers here first take our doubts and then there are assignments to verify our weak points.
Shivam Rana
7thA marvelous experience with Abhyas. I am glad to share that my ward has achieved more than enough at the Ambala ABHYAS centre. Years have passed on and more and more he has gained. May the centre flourish and develop day by day by the grace of God.
Archit Segal
7thAbhyas Methodology is very good. It is based on according to student and each child manages accordingly to its properly. Methodology has improved the abilities of students to shine them in future.
Manish Kumar
10thOne of the best institutes to develope a child interest in studies.Provides SST and English knowledge also unlike other institutes. Teachers are co operative and friendly online tests andPPT develope practical knowledge also.
Aman Kumar Shrivastava
10thMy experience with Abhyas academy is very good. I did not think that my every subject coming here will be so strong. The main thing is that the online tests had made me learn here more things.
