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1. Introduction Carboxylic acids are organic molecules that have a carboxyl functional group. They are weak acids that have a pKa of around 4.5. Carboxylic acids react with base to give alkanoate io ... ns by converting the COOH group to COO-. They have many derivatives as well. Some of these derivatives are the acyl halides, the acid anhydrides, the amides and the esters. Esters are formed by the reaction of a carboxylic acid with an alcohol in acidic medium. 2. Aim 3. Experimental A. Equipment: B. Glassware" C. Chemicals: D. Methods: Part 1: 3g of succinic acid were weighed and added along with 4ml of acetic anhydride to a 50ml round bottom flask. Glass beads were added to the flask and the flask was placed on reflux [Show More]

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