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Carboxylic Acids and Esters

Properties of carboxylic acids; esterification; hydrolysis; uses of esters; reactions with alkalis and metals. Master this topic with practice questions from real IGCSE Chemistry past papers.

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carboxylic acids

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esters

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esterification

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ethanoic acid

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hydrolysis

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reactions of acids

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