Chapter 20, Problem 20.29AP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The structure and names of all dicarboxylic acid possible with the formula, ${\text{C}}_{\text{6}}{\text{H}}_{\text{10}}{\text{O}}_{\text{4}}$, is to be stated. Among them, chiral dicarboxylic acids, dicarboxylic acids that readily form cyclic anhydrides and dicarboxylic acids that decarboxyalte on heating are to be identified.

Concept introduction:

The carboxylic acids are the organic acids which contain a carboxyl group. The general formula of carboxylic acids is $-\text{RCOOH}$. In the general formula $-\text{RCOOH}$ $\text{R}$ is the alkyl or aryl group.