Answered: Write report about carboxylic acids.

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ChapterU2: Smells: Molecular Structure And Properties

SectionU2.7: Create A Smell: Ester Synthesis

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Write report about carboxylic acids.

Definition Definition Class of organic compounds that contain a carboxyl group ( - COOH ) and has a general formula R - COOH or R - CO 2 H , where R refers to the alkyl, alkenyl, aryl, or other groups. They can undergo different chemical reactions, such as acid-base reactions, esterification, and oxidation. These are essential components of living organisms, playing important roles in metabolic processes, signaling, and as pharmaceuticals.

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