Organic Chemistry · Semester 2

Carboxylic Acids

Students will study the structure, nomenclature, and reactions of simple carboxylic acids.

Key Questions

  1. Construct the displayed formulae for simple carboxylic acids.
  2. Explain why carboxylic acids are weak acids.
  3. Predict the products of reactions between carboxylic acids and carbonates, metals, or bases.

MOE Syllabus Outcomes

MOE: Organic Chemistry - S4
Level: Secondary 4
Subject: Chemistry
Unit: Organic Chemistry
Period: Semester 2

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