The chemistry of alcohols, carboxylic acids, and esters - a comprehensive guide to organic functional groups and their properties.
• Functional Groups in organic chemistry play a crucial role in determining molecular properties and reactions
• Alcohols are characterized by their hydroxyl group (-OH) and follow specific naming conventions
• Carboxylic Acids contain the carboxyl group (-COOH) and exhibit both hydrophilic and lipophobic properties
• Esters form through the reaction between alcohols and carboxylic acids in a process called esterification
• Intermolecular forces like hydrogen bonding significantly affect physical properties like boiling points and solubility
