Top Posters
Since Sunday
5
a
5
k
5
c
5
B
5
l
5
C
4
s
4
a
4
t
4
i
4
r
4
Home Q & A Board Science-Related Homework Help Physics
New Topic  
einsteindude einsteindude
wrote...
Go to Answer
Posts: 5058
Rep: 29 1
9 years ago
Explain why caprylic acid, CH3(CH2)6COOH, dissolves in a 5 percent aqueous solution of sodium hydroxide but caprylaldehyde, CH3(CH2)6CHO, does not.
A) With two oxygens, the caprylic acid is about twice as polar the caprylaldehyde.
B) The caprylaldehyde is a gas at room temperature.
C) The caprylaldehyde behaves as a reducing agent, which neutralizes the sodium hydroxide.
D) The caprylic acid reacts to form the water soluble salt.
Textbook 
Conceptual Physical Science

Conceptual Physical Science


Edition: 6th
Authors:
Read 797 times
2 Replies
Replies
Answer accepted by topic starter
bSharpbSharp
wrote...
#1
Top Poster
Posts: 3706
Rep: 309 0
9 years ago
Sign in or Sign up in seconds to unlock everything for free
More solutions for this book are available here

Related Topics

wrote...
#2
9 years ago
Super! Don't forget to mark my post as best answer Grinning Face
New Topic      
Quick Reply
Explore
Post your homework questions and get free online help from our incredible volunteers
  1262 People Browsing
Start New Topic Take the Tour CoursesNew Study Tools Topics Trending Browse by Textbook
Live Chat
Related Images
  
 298
  
 238
  
 235
Your Opinion
Which country would you like to visit for its food?
Votes: 204
Previous poll results: Do you believe in global warming?