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Introduction to General, Organic and Biochemistry

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Author:Frederick A. Bettelheim, William H. Brown, Mary K. Campbell, Shawn O. Farrell, Omar Torres

Publisher:Frederick A. Bettelheim, William H. Brown, Mary K. Campbell, Shawn O. Farrell, Omar Torres

Chapter16: Amines

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 16.47P

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Consider propanoic (CH₃CH₂CH₂CO₂H) acid and pentanoic (CH₃CH₂CH₂CH₂CO₂H) acid and the corresponding alcohols with the same number of carbons, propanol (CH₃CH₂CH₂COH) and pentanol (CH₃CH₂CH₂CH₂COH).

Select the class of compound that is more soluble. {one answer]
Select the best explanation for your answer to the previous question. [a second answer]

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a. The solubility of alcohols in water decreases with increasing chain length.

b. Propanoic acid and pentanoic acid are more soluble in water than the corresponding alcohol.

c. Carboxylic acids are generally more soluble in water than alcohols of the same chain length because of increased hydrogen bonding with the -COOH functional group.

d. Propanol and pentanol are more soluble in water than the corresponding carboxylic acid

e. The solubility of carboxylic acids in water decreases with increasing chain length.

f. Alcohols are generally more soluble in water than carboxylic acids of the same chain length because of increased hydrogen bonding with the -COH functional group.

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.

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