Carboxylic Acids Question 120
Question: Identify the wrong statement from the following
[Tamil Nadu CET 2002]
Options:
A) Salicylic acid’s a monobasic acid
B) Methyl salicylate is an ester
C) Salicylic acid gives violet colour with neutral ferric chloride as well as brisk effervescence with sodium bicarbonate
D) Methyl salicylate does not occur in natural oils
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Answer:
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
Methyl salicylate occurs in natural essential oils like winter green.
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