Carboxylic Acids and Ethanoic Acid Quiz

What is the primary structural feature of carboxylic acids?

• A carboxy group attached to an alkyl group or hydrogen atom

• A carbonyl group attached to a nitrogen atom

• A hydroxyl group attached to a carbon atom

• A carbonyl group attached to a sulfur atom

Why do carboxylic acids generally have higher boiling points than water?

• Because of hydrogen bonding

• Due to their metallic bonds

• Because they are non-polar

• Due to their ionic nature

How is the suffix 'OIC' used in naming carboxylic acids?

• It is used to replace the last letter of the hydrocarbon

• It is added to the end of the longest hydrocarbon chain

• It is used to replace the first letter of the hydrocarbon

• It is added to the beginning of the hydrocarbon name

What is the common name for ethanoic acid?

• Propionic acid

• Acetic acid

• Butyric acid

• Formic acid

Which catalyst is used in the industrial production of ethanoic acid?

• Platinum

• Iodine and rhodium

• Copper

• Nickel

What is the boiling point of ethanoic acid?

• 273 Kelvin

• 391 Kelvin

• 100 Kelvin

• 500 Kelvin

What gas is released when ethanoic acid reacts with metals?

• Hydrogen

• Nitrogen

• Carbon dioxide

• Oxygen

What is the process called when ethanoic acid reacts with ethanol?

• Esterification

• Hydrolysis

• Saponification

• Polymerization

In what household product is ethanoic acid commonly found?

• Soap

• Bleach

• Vinegar

• Baking soda

How does ethanoic acid help in the rubber industry?

• By increasing elasticity

• By reducing rubber density

• By coagulating rubber from latex

• By acting as a catalyst