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Name each carboxylic acid or ester.

   Name each carboxylic acid or ester.

Chemistry: Structure and Properties

Chemistry: Structure and Properties

Nivaldo Tro 2nd Edition

Chapter 21, Problem 79

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01/03/2020

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The functional group for carboxylic acids is -COOH and for esters is -COOR (where R is an alkyl group). Show more…

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IUPAC Nomenclature

This system establishes systematic rules for naming organic compounds, ensuring that each name reflects the structure of the molecule accurately. It involves prioritizing functional groups and selecting the longest carbon chain to determine the base name, along with appropriate prefixes and suffixes for substituents and functional groups.

Carboxylic Acid Nomenclature

Carboxylic acids contain the -COOH functional group, which is given the highest priority in naming. The names are derived by identifying the longest carbon chain that includes the -COOH group and replacing the terminal '-e' of the corresponding alkane with '-oic acid', while any substituents are detailed with appropriate locants and prefixes.

Ester Nomenclature

Esters are typically formed from the reaction of carboxylic acids and alcohols, and their names are constructed by naming the alkyl or aryl group attached to the oxygen first, followed by the name of the acid (derived by replacing the -ic acid ending with -ate). This naming convention reflects the separate origins of the ester’s two parts, which combine to form the full compound.

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