Answer:
Acids are compounds that dissociate (break) into hydrogen (H+) ions and another compound when placed in an aqueous solution.
Explanation:
Answer:
Part A
HCOOH(aq) + NaOH(aq) → HCOONa(aq) + H2O(l)
Part B
ClCH2CH2CO2H(aq) + NaOH(aq) ------> ClCH2CH2CO2Na(aq) + H2O(l)
Explanation:
The reaction between an alkanoic acid and a base is a neutralization reaction. The reaction occurs as follows;
RCOOH + NaOH ----> RCOONa + H2O
We have to note the fact that the net ionic reaction still remains;
H^+(aq) + OH^-(aq) ---> H2O(l)
In both cases, the reaction can occur and they actually do occur as written.
Answer:
1) thiamine pyrophosphate -activation of aldehydes
2) coenzyme A -acyl group transfer
3) biotin -CO2 activation/transfer
4) NAD -oxidation/reduction
Explanation:
1. Thiamine pyrophosphate: This is a derivative of Vitamin B1 also known as thiamine. It contains a pyrimidine group linked to the thiazole ring. This connection is further linked to the pyrophosphate group. It functions as a coenzyme in all reactions involving alpha-keto acids. This produces activated aldehydes that could be subject to oxidation.
2. Coenzyme A: This cofactor is a thiol that reacts with carboxylic acids to form thioesters. In so doing, it carries the acyl group. In this condition, it can also be referred to as acyl CoA.
3. Biotin: Also known as Vitamin B7, biotin consists of an ureido ring merged with tetrahydrothiophene. The ureido ring contains the CO2 that can be transferred or activated. Five carboxylase enzymes use biotin as a cofactor in processes such as fat synthesis, glucose generation and the breakdown of sugar.
4. NAD: Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide consists of two dinucleotides connected to each other at their phosphate groups. NAD exists in two states which are the NAD+ and NADH states. These two states serve as oxidizing and reducing agents respectively. The oxidizing agent becomes reduced to NADH after accepting electrons from other compounds. NADH donates an electron and becomes oxidized to NAD+.
