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Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry 4.34C carboxylic acid functional group

Practise carboxylic-acid group questions by circling only the COOH group in displayed molecules such as ethanoic acid or aspirin.

Syllabus
First assessment 2019
Course
Chemistry 4CH1

Exam points

  • Circle only the -C(=O)-O-H group when a carboxylic acid structure is shown.
  • Distinguish the COOH group from nearby ester or hydrocarbon parts of a molecule.

4.34C Carboxylic acid functional group question 1

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This question is about alcohols, carboxylic acids and esters.

Aspirin is a compound used to reduce pain．
Aspirin contains a carboxylic acid functional group and an ester functional group．

This is the structural formula of aspirin.

Figure for Question 4.34C Carboxylic acid functional group question 1 — Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry

Draw a circle around the carboxylic acid functional group.

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