Free Chemistry Lesson Note SS 3
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This Chemistry Lesson Note Covers The Following Topics
- ALKANOIC ACIDS
- ALKANOATES
- FATS AND OILS
- AMINO ACIDS
- NATURAL AND SYNTHETIC POLYMERS
- CARBOHYDRATES
- METALS AND THEIR COMPOUNDS
- CALCIUM AND ALUMINIUM
- TIN AND COPPER
- IRON
WEEK 1
Alkanoic Acids
Alkanoic acids are also known as carboxylic acids. A carboxylic acid can he identified from the carboxyl functional group and the ‘-oic’ name ending.
General formula of carboxylic (alkanoic acids) : CnH2n+1COOH or R-COOH
Examples of Carboxylic (Alkanoic) Acids
Formula longest
carbon chainC-C
single bondsfunctional
groupName occurrence HCOOH C1 : meth -an- -COOH
(oic acid)methanoic acid
(formic acid)ants CH3COOH C2 : eth -an- -COOH
(oic acid)ethanoic acid
(acetic acid)vinegar C2H5COOH C3 : prop -an- -COOH
(oic acid)propanoic acid
(propionic acid)dairy
productsC3H7COOH C4 : but -an- -COOH
(oic acid)butanoic acid
(butyric acid)rancid butter C4H9COOH C5 : pent -an- -COOH
(oic acid)pentanoic acid
(valeric acid)valerian root Structural Examples of carboxylic acids
Nomenclature (Naming Alkanoic Acids)
Alkanoic acids are named as follows:
- The number of carbon atoms in the longest carbon atom chain is noted
- The corresponding alkane is then named
- Finally, the name of this corresponding alkane is modified by removing the ane and replacing it with alkanoic acid
For example:
thylpentanoic acid ,
2-ethylpentanoic acid ,
benzoic acid
Preparation of ethanoic acid
The Complete Oxidation of Ethanol to Ethanoic Acid by acidified sodium heptaoxochromate(VI) solution. Ethanol undergoes oxidation first to ethanal and then to ethanoic acid.
The reaction of sodium dichromate(VI) solution with ethanol gives a carboxylic acid, ethanoic acid, a dilute solution of which is sold as vinegar.
Ethanoic acid can also be prepared by
distilling anhydrous sodium ethanoate, CH3COONa with concentrated H2SO4
or boiling methyl cyanide CH3CN with an acid
CH3COONa(aq)+ H2SO4(aq) → CH3COOH(g) + NaHSO4 (aq)
CH3CN(aq) + HCl(aq) → CH3COOH(g) + NH4Cl(aq)
Physical Properties
Ethanoic acid is usually a colourless liquid with a characteristics sharp and pungent smell
It is soluble in water and a dilute solution has the usual sour taste of acid
It has a boiling point of 1180C
Pure anhydrous ethanoic acid freezes into ice-like crystals at temperature below 170C
It turns blue litmus paper red
Dilute solution has a sour taste
Chemical Properties of Carboxylic (Alkanoic) Acids
Carboxylic (alkanoic) acids are weak acids, the acid dissociation constant, Ka, is small.
Soluble carboxylic (alkanoic) acids dissociate slightly in water.
Neutralization Reactions
Neutralization: acid + base → salt + water
Carboxylic (alkanoic) acid + base → salt (metal alkanoate) + water
RCOOH + MOH → RCOO–M+ + H2O
e.g. CH3COOH + NaOH → CH3COO–Na+ + H2O
Ethanoic acid + sodium hydroxide → sodium ethanoate + water
Soluble salts of long-chain (fatty) acids are soaps
e.g. C17H35COOH + NaOH → C17H35COO–Na+ + H2O
Stearic acid + sodium hydroxide → sodium stearate + water
Reaction with Carbonates
acid + carbonate → salt + carbon dioxide gas + water
Carboxylic (alkanoic) acid + metal carbonate → metal alkanoate + carbon dioxide + water
e.g. 2CH3COOH + Na2CO3 → 2CH3COO–Na+ + CO2 + H2O
Ethanoic acid + sodium carbonate → sodium ethanoate + carbon dioxide + water
e.g. CH3COOH + NaHCO3 → CH3COO–Na+ + CO2 + H2O
Ethanoic acid + sodium bicarbonate → sodium ethanoate + carbon dioxide + water
Reaction with Active Metals
Acid + metal → salt + hydrogen gas
Carboxylic (alkanoic) acid + metal → metal alkanoate + hydrogen
e.g. 2CH3COOH + 2Na(s) → 2CH3COO–Na+ + H2(g)
Ethanoic acid + sodium → sodium ethanoate + hydrogen
Esterification Reactions
Esters are produced in a condensation reaction between a carboxylic (alkanoic) acid and an alkanol (alcohol).
This is known as an esterification reaction.
carboxylic (alkanoic) acid + alkanol (alcohol) ester + water
e.g. 2CH3COOH + CH3OH CH3COOCH3 + H2O
Ethanoic acid + methanol methyl ethanoate + water
Uses
It can be used as a solvent
It is used in food industries as vinegar for preserving and flavouring food
It is used In the manufacture of cellulose ethanoate which is used for making synthetic fibres, such as rayon
It is used in making compounds like ethyl ethanoate, ethanoic anhydride (used in aspirin), cellulose ethanoate (used for packing), propanone etc
Assessment
Ethanoic acid is usually a colourless liquid with a characteristics sharp and ……. smell
a. pungent
b. annoying
c. foul
d. dirtyEsters are produced in a condensation reaction between a carboxylic (alkanoic) acid and an alkanol (alcohol) known as …….
a. Polymerization
b. Esterification
c. Dehydration
d. HydrolysisEthanoic acid reacts with active metal to give off ……….. gas
a. Oxygen
b. Hydrogen
c. Carbon
d. OHBoiling point of Ethanoic acid is …….
a. 1170C
b. 1190C
c. 1180C
d. 1200CIt is used in food industries as vinegar for preserving and flavouring food. True/False
Answers
A
B
B
C
True
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