Carboxylic acids undergo which type of reactions;
Correct answer: D. All of the above
- A. Reactions involving the hydrogen atom
- B. Reactions where the hydroxyl group is replaced by another group
- C. Reactions involving the entire carboxyl group
- D. All of the above
Explanation
Carboxylic acids are versatile in their reactivity due to the presence of the carboxyl group, which consists of a carbonyl and a hydroxyl group. They can undergo:Reactions involving the hydrogen atom - They can donate the hydrogen from the hydroxyl group, acting as acids.Reactions where the hydroxyl group is replaced - In derivative formation, the OH group is replaced by other groups, such as in the formation of acid chlorides or amides.Reactions involving the entire carboxyl group - Such as reductions to alcohols or alkanes.Therefore, the correct answer is that carboxylic acids undergo all these types of reactions, as indicated by option D. Options A, B, and C are each correct in isolation but do not encompass the full range of reactivity of carboxylic acids.
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Carboxylic acids are named and studied through the combined effects of the carbonyl and hydroxyl groups, their preparation, acidity and hydrogen bonding. Reactions include neutralisation, esterification, reduction and conversion into acid chlorides, anhydrides, esters and amides, with emphasis on how these derivatives interconvert.
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