Which are common names for carboxylic acid derivatives? A. Esters B. Ethers C. Formic Acid  D. Acetic Anhydride   Answers:  A. C, D, and A B. D and B only C. C and D only D. None

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Which are common names for carboxylic acid derivatives?

A. Esters

B. Ethers

C. Formic Acid 

D. Acetic Anhydride

 

Answers: 

A. C, D, and A

B. D and B only

C. C and D only

D. None

 

I  think it is A, please answer and explain why. Thank you

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Carboxylic acid is the functional group in organic chemistry. They are weak acids because of very low pka. this group is represented by -COOH. If the H of this group is replaced by any other group then, there will be derivatives of carboxylic acid form.

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