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What are the products formed when a carboxylic acid reacts with alkali?
What are the products formed when a carboxylic acid reacts with alkali?
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The correct option is C Salt and water
Reaction of carboxylic acid with alkali gives salt and water.
For example,
CH3−O||C−OH+NaOH→CH3COONa+H2O
In above example, acetic acid reacts with sodium hydroxide(base) to give sodium acetate(salt) and water.
Reaction of carboxylic acid with alkali gives salt and water.
For example,
CH3−O||C−OH+NaOH→CH3COONa+H2O
In above example, acetic acid reacts with sodium hydroxide(base) to give sodium acetate(salt) and water.
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