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11.7 Carboxylic acids

Syllabus
0620–2026–2027
Topic
11.7
Level
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11.7.1—Reaction of ethanoic acid

  • Describe reaction of ethanoic acid with: (a) metals (b) bases (c) carbonates including names and formulae of the salts produced

11.7.2—Formation of ethanoic acid by the

  • Describe formation of ethanoic acid by the oxidation of ethanol: (a) with acidified aqueous potassium manganate(VII) (b) by bacterial oxidation during vinegar production

11.7.3—Reaction of a carboxylic acid with an

  • Describe reaction of a carboxylic acid with an alcohol using an acid catalyst to form an ester

Objective notes

3 learning objectives
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