Chemistry In Focus
Chemistry In Focus
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Author: Tro, Nivaldo J., Neu, Don.
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Chapter 6, Problem 5SC
Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The characteristic property of carboxylic acids is to be identified.

Concept Introduction:

The compounds that consist of a carbon atom are considered organic compounds. The study of these carbon consisting compounds is known as organic chemistry.

A carboxylic acid is an organic compound which consists of a hydrocarbon and a carboxyl functional group (COOH).

The organic compounds which consist of only carbon and hydrogen atoms are called hydrocarbons. The atoms in hydrocarbon are linked by single, double, or triple bonds.

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