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Simple Carboxylic acids are miscible in water due to the formation of hydrogen bonds with the water molecules.But,higher Carboxylic acids are practically insoluble in water because of increased non-polarity,which comes from carbon consisting alkyl groups.They readily dissolve in organic solvents,though.
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What is formed when HCL is added to soap?
Soap contains the sodium salts of a mixture of long chain carboxylic acids (typically 12-16 carbon atoms). The acids are less water soluble than the salts and precipitate when soap solution is acidified.
Is amino acids soluble in water?
Some amino acids are very soluble in water, but many are not.
Why are Carboxylic acids considered weak acids?
Because the conjugate bases are unstable the carboxylic acids are weak acids.
What is the difference between acids and carboxylic acids?
Carboxylic acids are a type of acids which also has a -COOH functional group.
When compared to sulfric acid how strong are carboxylic acids?
Carboxylic acids are weaker
Why are carboxylic acids soluble in basic solutions?
Yes,it is.Mainly,due to its -OH group.But its solubility decreases with increase in alkyl groups or simply,the number of carbon atoms which appreciate the non-polar nature of a compound.
What is formed when HCL is added to soap?
Soap contains the sodium salts of a mixture of long chain carboxylic acids (typically 12-16 carbon atoms). The acids are less water soluble than the salts and precipitate when soap solution is acidified.
Is amino acids soluble in water?
Some amino acids are very soluble in water, but many are not.
Do carboxylic acids get oxisidized?
Yes, to peroxy carboxylic acids.
Which more soluble an alkene or carboxylic acid?
It depends upon solvent with respect to water, alkenes are not soluble. Carboxylic Acid are soluble but they become less soluble as the chain length increases due to the longer non-polar hydrocarbon chain which can't form hydrogen bonds with water.
Is Carboxylic acid does this contain fat?
No, carboxylic acids are simply a class of organic acids. Some carboxylic acids are fatty acids but are not fats nor do they contain them. Amino acids, the building blocks of protein are also carboxylic acids. One of the most common carboxylic acids is acetic acid, commonly sold as vinegar.
Why are Carboxylic acids considered weak acids?
Because the conjugate bases are unstable the carboxylic acids are weak acids.
What is the difference between acids and carboxylic acids?
Carboxylic acids are a type of acids which also has a -COOH functional group.
When compared to sulfric acid how strong are carboxylic acids?
Carboxylic acids are weaker
Carboxylic acids are moderately stronger acids than 2-naphthol?
Yes, lower members of carboxylic acids only.
Is calcium carbonate soluble in acids?
It reacts with acid but not soluble in water.
Which one is more soluble in water phenol or sodium phenoxide ion?
Carboxylic acid.
