The characteristic reaction of carboxylic acid is:
Correct answer: B. Nucleophilic substitution
- A. Electrophilic substitution
- B. Nucleophilic substitution
- C. Electrophilic addition
- D. Nucleophilic addition
Explanation
The carboxyl (COOH) group is named after the carbonyl group (C=O) and a hydroxyl group. In general, carboxylic acids undergo a nucleophilic substitution reaction where the nucleophile (-OH) is substituted by another nucleophile (Nu).
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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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