alkanes. They can be made by hydrating (addition of water) alkenes. Ethanol is commonly known as drinking alcohol. Carboxylic acids all contain the carboxyl group (-COOH) and are acidic. They are named in a similar way to the alkanes and ethanonic acid is commonly known as vinegar. Esters are a group of compounds commonly known for their scent. They are used as flavourings and solvents. They are made by reacting alcohols and carboxylic acids together in a condensation reaction. And can be broken up to form these compounds by hydrolysis. Carbon compounds can be used as fuels, solvents, food, flavouring and many other things.
alkanes. They can be made by hydrating (addition of water) alkenes. Ethanol is commonly known as drinking alcohol. Carboxylic acids all contain the carboxyl group (-COOH) and are acidic. They are named in a similar way to the alkanes and ethanonic acid is commonly known as vinegar. Esters are a group of compounds commonly known for their scent. They are used as flavourings and solvents. They are made by reacting alcohols and carboxylic acids together in a condensation reaction. And can be broken up to form these compounds by hydrolysis. Carbon compounds can be used as fuels, solvents, food, flavouring and many other things.
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