Chemistry For Today: General, Organic, And Biochemistry, Loose-leaf Version
Chemistry For Today: General, Organic, And Biochemistry, Loose-leaf Version
9th Edition
ISBN: 9781305968707
Author: Spencer L. Seager
Publisher: Brooks Cole
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Chapter 15, Problem 15.19E
Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The most important chemical property of carboxylic acids is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

The characteristic functional group of carboxylic acids is the carboxyl group. Due to the presence of an acidic proton, the most important chemical property shown by carboxylic acids is their acidic nature.

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Chapter 15 Solutions

Chemistry For Today: General, Organic, And Biochemistry, Loose-leaf Version

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