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Feb 07

Chemical Properties of Aromatic acid

Aromatic acids (Carboxylic acids) undergo a variety of chemical reactions due to the presence of the carboxyl group (-COOH) in their structure. Some of the key reactions of carboxylic acids include: 1. Salt formation: When benzoic acid comes into contact with sodium hydroxide or sodium carbonate, it reacts to produce sodium benzoate. 2. Esterification of […]

Feb 07

Aromatic Acid

Aromatic acids are compounds where one or more carboxyl groups (-COOH) are attached to the aromatic ring. They are named by the common system as derivatives of parent benzoic acid. Aromatic carboxylic acids are of two types. i. Those in which the carboxyl group is attached directly to the aromatic nucleus. ii. Those in which […]