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Classification Tests For Carboxylic Acid and Derivatives
Classification Tests For Carboxylic Acid and Derivatives
Classification Tests For Carboxylic Acid and Derivatives
Abstract
Carboxylic acid and derivatives are a type of carbonyl group that contains a carbon double-
bonded to oxygen. These compounds have a common structural feature which is they contain an acyl
group bonded to an electronegative atom or substituent that can act as a leaving group. The experiment’s
objectives are to determine the reactivities of carboxylic acid derivatives and to distinguish carboxylic acid
derivatives using several classification tests. The reactions involved in each test are explained through
chemical equations and mechanisms. To accomplish the objectives of the experiment, the tests done
were the hydrolysis, alcoholysis, aminolysis and hydroxamic acid test. Those that give positive results to
the test inferred that carboxylic acid is present. Ethyl acetate and acetamide was observed to possess a
deep burgundy discoloration. It is important to use a clean and dry test tube because a little water can
react to the samples which may give the experiment unnecessary or unwanted results.
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