Hydrocarbons with Hydrocarbons with Functional GroupsFunctional Groups

Organic AcidsOrganic Acids

Functional GroupsFunctional Groups

A group of covalently bonded elements A group of covalently bonded elements that when bonded to a carbon chain give it a that when bonded to a carbon chain give it a unique quality.unique quality.Compounds with similar functional groups Compounds with similar functional groups will have similar qualities and properties.will have similar qualities and properties.

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Organic AcidsOrganic AcidsAt the conclusion of our time At the conclusion of our time

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Recognize the functional group and give a Recognize the functional group and give a characteristic of this organic compoundcharacteristic of this organic compoundName the organic compound with this Name the organic compound with this functional groupfunctional groupDraw this organic compound with this Draw this organic compound with this functional groupfunctional group

Organic AcidsOrganic Acids

•They are an organic compound that is primarily used as protection for fruits and vegetables.

•Organic acids have the functional group of –COOH on the end of the carbon chain. This is called the carboxyl group.

•They have the general formula of R-COOH.

Examples of Naming Examples of Naming Organic AcidsOrganic Acids

1. Name the R chain and include the C of the carboxyl group

2. End with –oic acid

3. If more than one carboxyl group use prefixes di-, tri-, etc.

Examples of Naming Examples of Naming Organic AcidsOrganic Acids

1. Name the R chain and include the C of the carboxyl group (methane)

2. End with –oic acid

3. methanoic acid

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Recognize the functional group and give a Recognize the functional group and give a characteristic of this organic compoundcharacteristic of this organic compoundName the organic compound with this Name the organic compound with this functional groupfunctional groupDraw this organic compound with this Draw this organic compound with this functional groupfunctional group

Exit Quiz: Carboxylic Acids

Ethanoic acid

What’s the formula?

Is it like HC2H3O2?

Acetic acid!!

ethane-1,2-dioic acid

or

1,2-ethandioic acid

O || HO-C-C=O |

OH

Exit Quiz: Carboxylic Acids

2-methylpropanoic acid

Chemical Compound Quiz

Acetylsalicylic acid helps cure aches and pains. What is the common name?

Aspirin