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Standard XII
Chemistry
Acidity of Carboxylic Acids
Describe litm...
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Describe litmus test of carboxylic acid.
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Litmus test : Some blue litmus solution is added to the organic compound (to be tested). If the blue litmus solution turns red, it shows that the organic compound is acidic in nature and hence it is a carboxylic acid.
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