Textbook Question
Give the name or chemical formula, as appropriate, for each of the following acids: (d) hypochlorous acid (e) iodic acid (f) sulfurous acid.
Ch.2 - Atoms, Molecules, and Ions
Chapter 2, Problem 76f
Provide the name or chemical formula, as appropriate, for each of the following acids: (f) CH3COOH.
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Identify the molecular structure given in the problem: CH3COOH.
Recognize that the structure represents an organic acid due to the presence of the COOH group, which is characteristic of carboxylic acids.
Note that the CH3 group attached to the COOH indicates that the acid is a simple carboxylic acid with one carbon in the alkyl chain.
Recall that the common name for the acid with the formula CH3COOH is acetic acid.
Alternatively, use the systematic IUPAC nomenclature to name the compound as ethanoic acid, reflecting the two-carbon structure of the molecule.
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Key Concepts
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Acids and Their Properties
Acids are substances that can donate protons (H⁺ ions) in a solution. They typically have a sour taste and can react with bases to form salts and water. Understanding the properties of acids is essential for identifying and naming them correctly.
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The nomenclature of organic compounds follows specific rules set by the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC). For acids, the naming convention often involves identifying the longest carbon chain and the functional group, leading to names like acetic acid for CH₃COOH.
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