Consumer Products Flashcards
1
Q
What is the general formula for an alcohol?
A
Cn H2n+1 OH
2
Q
What is the functional group of an alcohol?
A
The Hydroxyl (-OH) group
3
Q
What is the functional group of a carboxylic acid?
A
The Carboxyl (-COOH) group
4
Q
What is the everyday use of ethanoic acid?
A
Vinegar
5
Q
Where is the functional group of a carboxylic acid always?
A
At the end of the longest carbon chain
