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Explore the world of carboxylic acids, from nomenclature to preparation techniques and reactions. Discover the key concepts behind acidity, carboxylation, hydrolysis, and more.
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Carboxylic AcidsNitriles Natural Products Nomenclature Acidity Preparation Reactions
Acidity is due to Delocalization of the Charge in the Conjugate Base
Carboxylic Acid Preparations • Oxidation of 1o alcohols and aldehydes with Na2Cr2O7/H2SO4 • KMnO4 oxidation of alkylbenzenes • Grignard reaction with CO2 (Carboxylation) • Hydrolysis of a carboxylic derivative: e.g. acid chloride, acid anhydride, ester, amide, nitrile