Chemistry · Oct / Nov 2021 · Paper 12 · Question 39
5070Carboxylic acids
Which statement about carboxylic acids is correct?
- AThey are prepared by the oxidation of alkanes.
- BThey decolourise bromine water.
- CThey react with alcohols to form esters.
- DThey react with carbonates to form a salt, hydrogen and water.
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Correct answer: C. They react with alcohols to form esters.
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