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This document provides an overview of carboxylic acids and their derivatives. It discusses the following key points in 3 paragraphs: 1) Carboxylic acids contain the carboxyl functional group (-COOH) and are named based on whether they are aliphatic or aromatic compounds. Their derivatives include acyl halides, esters, amides, anhydrides, and acid halides. 2) Carboxylic acids are acidic due to the electron-withdrawing carbonyl group making the -OH proton more easily lost. Their physical properties include
- Author
- Nur Ayu Nadhirah Bt Yahya
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- EN