What Makes -COOH Special?
- Combines a carbonyl group (C=O) with a hydroxyl group (OH)
- The carbon is bonded to: oxygen (double bond), OH group, and the rest of the molecule
- This structure allows the hydrogen to be released as H⁺ ions
This deep dive covers The Carboxyl Group (-COOH) Structure within Carboxylic Acids for GCSE Chemistry. Revise Carboxylic Acids in Organic Chemistry for GCSE Chemistry with 22 exam-style questions and 15 flashcards. This topic appears less often, but it can still be a useful differentiator on mixed-topic papers. It is section 4 of 15 in this topic. Use this deep dive to connect the idea to the wider topic before moving on to questions and flashcards.
Practice questions for Carboxylic Acids
What is the functional group present in all carboxylic acids?
Explain why carboxylic acids are described as weak acids.
Quick recall flashcards
What is the formula of ethanoic acid?
CH₃COOH
What are carboxylic acids?
Organic compounds containing the -COOH carboxyl functional group