carboxylic acid

Chinese equivalent: 羧酸

carboxylic acid An organic acid containing the carboxyl group ( - COOH), with the general formula R - COOH.

Syllabus path: Properties of Substances and Reactions › Basic Organic Compounds (Hydrocarbons & Derivatives)

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carboxylic acid An organic acid containing the carboxyl group ( - COOH), with the general formula R - COOH.

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Basic Organic Compounds (Hydrocarbons & Derivatives)

Basic Organic Compounds (Hydrocarbons & Derivatives) 1. Module Introduction Organic chemistry is the study of carbon compounds. In the CSCA exam, the focus is on the core concept: "Structure determines Properties." We must learn to deduce the chemical properties of organic compou…

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