Question 550 of 785 in Organic Chemistry

Drawing and naming the carboxylic acids

1 mark · Easy

What is the name of the carboxylic acid with the unbranched chain and molecular formula ?

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ethanoic acid

Also accept: acetic acid

Common mistakes: methanoic acid

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B1 · 1 mark · Correct name for C2H4O2 is ethanoic acid (accept acetic acid).

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The carboxylic acid with formula C2H4O2 is ethanoic acid.

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