C. Draw the structure of the carboxylate ion formed from the dissociation of the following carboxylic acids in water. Name the products (IUPAC and common): 1. formic acid 2. hexanoic acid 3. glutaric acid 4. succinic acid

Definition Definition Class of organic compounds that contain a carboxyl group ( - COOH ) and has a general formula R - COOH or R - CO 2 H , where R refers to the alkyl, alkenyl, aryl, or other groups. They can undergo different chemical reactions, such as acid-base reactions, esterification, and oxidation. These are essential components of living organisms, playing important roles in metabolic processes, signaling, and as pharmaceuticals.