Uses of Different Acids and Their Derivatives
Uses of Different Acids and Their Derivatives Compound Name: Acid Anhydride. Uses: As a regent in acetylation reaction Production of aspirin As a solvent of…
Chemistry
Production of Aspirin and Paracetamol
Production of Aspirin The acid anhydride is used as an acylation reagent. When phenol is heated with Carbon dioxide (CO2) and Sodium hydroxide (NaOH) at…
Hell Volhard – Zelinsky Reaction
Hell Volhard – Zelinsky reaction: When a carboxylic acid that contains α-hydrogen is treated with Cl2 or Br2 in the presence of red phosphorus, the…
Acidic Property of Organic Acids
They are weak acids and weaker than mineral acids. Only 0.5% of one molar ethanoic acid is ionized at normal temperature. Only 03 molecules in…
Rosenmund’s Reaction
Rosenmund’s Reaction: When acetyl chloride is reduced with hydrogen in the presence of ‘poisoned’ palladium catalyst, it forms aldehydes. This reaction is called Rosenmund’s reaction.…
Physical Properties of Carboxylic Acids
Physical Properties of Carboxylic Acids: (i) Physical state: The first nine members (C1 ≈ C9) are colorless, pungent smelling liquids. The higher members are colorless,…
Industrial Production of Benzoic Acid
Industrial production of Benzoic acid Benzoic acid is produced commercially by partial oxidation of toluene with oxygen. From toluene: By oxidation of toluene at 300°C…
Uses of Ethanoic Acid
Ethanoic acid is a chemical with a sharp, caustic smell. Considered a weak synthetic acid, it is still a powerful chemical. The major applications of…
Describe on Test of Acetic Acid or Cacodyl Oxide Test
Acetic acid is treated with sodium bicarbonate till effervescence is ceased. The solution thus obtained is evaporated to dryness when a solid residue is obtained.…
Manufacture of Ethanoic Acid from Pyroligneous Acid
Manufacture of ethanoic acid from pyroligneous acid Pyroligneous acid is distilled with dehydrated Ca(OH)2 solution. As a result, methanol, propanone etc, go away as vapour…
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