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Carboxylic Acids

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Carboxylic Acids

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1.Identify the compound that is not classified as an amino acid:

2.What is the name of the process where carboxylic acids react with alcohols in the presence of concentrated sulfuric acid?

3.What is the product formed when a carboxylic acid is reduced using hydrogen iodide and phosphorus?

4.Which acid is known for having a foul odor?

5.Aliphatic monocarboxylic acids are produced through the hydrolysis of which substances?

6.What is the chemical formula of palmitic acid?

7.Which organic acid is produced through the oxidation of ethanol?

8.Why is the amino acid called glycine?

9.Which amino acid among the following is neutral, meaning it is neither acidic nor basic?

10.Which acid is commonly found in lemon juice?

11.What does the term 'internal salt' signify in the context of amino acids?

12.Which of the following best describes the functional groups present in acidic amino acids?

13.Among the following substances, which one is the most potent acid?

14.What substance is responsible for the stinging sensation from a red ant's bite?

15.What is the commonly used name for the compound propane-1,3-dioic acid?

16.Identify the unsaturated carboxylic acid from the list below:

17.Which amino acid is commonly found in cheese?

18.Which compound is known for having an orange-like aroma?

19.Identify the compound that is not classified as an ester from the options below:

20.What is the primary product formed when ethyl acetate undergoes basic hydrolysis?

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