Sulfonic Acid (Noun)
Meaning
An acid derived from sulphuric acid.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The sulfonic acid group is a strong organic acid functional group, and its acidity is similar to that of sulphuric acid and hydrochloric acid.
- The introduction of a sulfonic acid group into a molecule increases its water solubility and allows the compound to act as a detergent.
- Aromatic sulfonic acids are compounds in which a sulfonic acid group is attached directly to an aromatic ring.
- The synthesis of sulfonic acid often involves the reaction of an organic compound with fuming sulphuric acid or oleum.
- The strong acidity of sulfonic acid is the reason for its widespread use in many applications including dyes, detergents, and pharmaceuticals.