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Explain why direct ester formation from carboxylic acids and alcohols

Explain why direct ester formation from carboxylic acids and alcohols works in acid solution but not in acid solution? By
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Carboxylic acids are stronger acids than alcoholsA. This is because the carboxy anion is delocalised. B. This is because the
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How do we order the following considering their acidic nature?1)CH3COOH 2)Phenol 3)C6H5COOH 4)CH3C(triple bond)CH 5)a cyclic
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Why do carboxylic acids generally have higher melting and boiling points than alcohols, ketones, and aldehydes of comparable
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Which repeating unit makes up a protein?Responses amino acids amino acids peptide acids peptide acids carboxylic acids
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Which group of molecules frequently undergoes addition reactions?Question 8 options: a) esters b) alkynes c) carboxylic acids d)
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What aldehydes and primary alcohols might be oxidized to yield the following carboxylic acids:1)p-methylhexanoic acid
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What foods commonly contain carboxylic acids?Why are carboxylic acids soluble (miscible) in water carboxylic acid: C6H5COOH.
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What aldehydes and primary alcohols might be oxidized to yield the following carboxylic acids:1)p-methylhexanoic acid
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1. Ethanoic acid (acetic acid) is very soluble in water. However, naturally ocurring long-chain carboxylic acids such as
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