Organic Chemistry Study Guide and Solutions
Organic Chemistry Study Guide and Solutions
6th Edition
ISBN: 9781936221868
Author: Marc Loudon, Jim Parise
Publisher: W. H. Freeman
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Chapter 20, Problem 20.3P
Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Whether the concentration of acetic acid dimer is greater in CCl4 or water is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

Carboxylic acid is a class of organic compound that contains a COOH group attached with a hydrocarbon chain. They occur widely in nature that includes amino acid, acetic acid (vinegar) and so on. Deprotonation of carboxylic acid gives carboxylate anion which is mostly present in soaps. The name of these compounds ends with a suffix oicacid or icacid.

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