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General Chemistry Principles, Patterns, and Applications, 2011

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Figure 2.21 Some Common Carboxylic Acids<br />

Although carboxylic acids are covalent compounds, when they dissolve in water, they dissociate to<br />

produce H + ions (just like any other acid) <strong>and</strong> RCO2 − ions. Note that only the hydrogen attached to the<br />

oxygen atom of the CO2 group dissociates to form an H+ion. In contrast, the hydrogen atom attached to<br />

the oxygen atom of an alcohol does notdissociate to form an H + ion when an alcohol is dissolved in water.<br />

The reasons for the difference in behavior between carboxylic acids <strong>and</strong> alcohols will be discussed<br />

inChapter 8 "Ionic versus Covalent Bonding".<br />

Note the Pattern<br />

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