Chemistry · May / June 2018 · Paper 12 · Question 39
5070Carboxylic acids
Some properties of compound J are listed. ● It reacts with potassium carbonate to produce carbon dioxide. ● It reacts with ethanol to produce a sweet-smelling liquid. ● It reacts with sodium hydroxide to produce a salt. What is a possible identity of J?
- Aethanoic acid
- Bethanol
- Cethyl ethanoate
- Dethyl methanoate
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Correct answer: A. ethanoic acid
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