Chemistry 2012 Student Edition (hard Cover) Grade 11
Chemistry 2012 Student Edition (hard Cover) Grade 11
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ISBN: 9780132525763
Author: Prentice Hall
Publisher: Prentice Hall
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Chapter 23, Problem 61A
Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: To compare the solubility of ethanoic acid and decanoic acid with water.

Concept Introduction: The general formula for carboxylic acid is R-COOH where R represents the alkyl group. The solubility of the carboxylic acid will depend on this alkyl group. The solubility is inversely proportional to the size of the R group.

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Answer to Problem 61A

Ethanoic acid will have a higher solubility than Decanoic acid.

Explanation of Solution

As the alkyl chain increase, the solubility will decrease. When ethanoic acid and decanoic acid are compared in their R group, ethanoic acid has a smaller R group as compared to that of decanoic acid. Therefore, ethanoic acid will be more soluble in water than decanoic acid.

Conclusion

This shows that the higher the solubility, the shorter will be the R group. They are polar compounds and they are useful in many processes.

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Chemistry 2012 Student Edition (hard Cover) Grade 11

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