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13 Cards in this Set
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funtional groups for carbonyls
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c=o
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what type of alcohols are aldehydes formed from, and how?
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primary alcohols, by oxidation
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what type of alcohols are ketones formed from, and how?
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secondary alcohols, by oxidation
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how are carboxylic acids formed?
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oxidising aldehydes
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tollens reagent test
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gives a grey precipitate with an aldehyde
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fehlings solution test
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goes brick red when heated with an aldehyde
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functional group of a carboxylic acid
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COOH
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what do carboxylic acids make when they react with alcohols
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esters
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what do carboxylic acids form with carbonates
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salt, co2 and water
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how strong are carboxylic acids
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weak acids
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suffix for an ester
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-oate
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naming an ester
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alcohol name followed by carboxylic acid
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uses of esters
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1. sweet smell- perfumes and food
2. Polar- solvents 3. low boiling points- inks (they evaporate quickly) |