CnH2nCOOH
CnH2nCOOH is a general formula representing a class of organic compounds known as carboxylic acids. The formula can be broken down into several parts: CnH2n, which represents an alkyl chain with n carbon atoms, and COOH, which is the carboxyl group. The carboxyl group consists of a carbonyl group (C=O) and a hydroxyl group (OH), and it is responsible for the characteristic acidic properties of these compounds.
Carboxylic acids with the formula CnH2nCOOH are typically saturated, meaning they do not contain double or
These compounds are widely used in various industries, including pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and plastics. They are also
The chemical properties of carboxylic acids are influenced by the electron-withdrawing effect of the carboxyl group,