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Organic Chemistry and Analysis (OA2.3 Carboxylic acids and their derivatives)
Quick questions on Carboxylic Acids and Their Derivatives (OA2.3) - Eduqas A-Level Chemistry
3short Q&A pairs drawn directly from our worked dot-point answer. For full context and worked exam questions, read the parent dot-point page.
What is order of reactivity?Show answer
Acyl chlorides are the most reactive derivative and amides the least; getting the order wrong loses marks in comparison questions.
What is q1?Show answer
Write the equation for the reaction of ethanoyl chloride with water and state one observation. [2 marks]
What is q2?Show answer
State the products of refluxing ethyl ethanoate with aqueous sodium hydroxide. [2 marks]
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