The presence of a carboxyl group in a compound can be detected using:
A
2,4-dinitro phenyl hydrazine
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B
neutral FeCl3
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C
NaHCO3
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D
CHCl3
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Solution
The correct option is BNaHCO3
O
−||C−O⊝ carboxyl group in a compound can be detected by treating it with NaHCO3. On reaction with NaHCO3, CO2 gas is evolved which turns lime water milky.