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Why is the 'n' that's put into CnH2n+2COOH for methanoic acid= 0 so it's HCOOH I thought the number of carbons for meth- was 1 not 0?
for a carboxylic acid meth- is 0, everything else in C3 meth=1

hope this helped!
Original post by chrlhyms
for a carboxylic acid meth- is 0, everything else in C3 meth=1

hope this helped!


Yeah thank you!
Original post by chrlhyms
for a carboxylic acid meth- is 0, everything else in C3 meth=1

hope this helped!


That's simply because it forms HCOOH, right?
Original post by SophFlorence
That's simply because it forms HCOOH, right?


exactly
Original post by chrlhyms
exactly


Awesome! I think I've got the hang of it now! How are you feeling for tomorrow?!:smile:
Original post by SophFlorence
Awesome! I think I've got the hang of it now! How are you feeling for tomorrow?!:smile:


i feel okay! how are you feeling? good luck!
Original post by chrlhyms
i feel okay! how are you feeling? good luck!


Good! I'm feeling pretty good too actually:smile: Thanks, you too!

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