Carboxylic Acids Question 123

Question: Which of the following compounds will react with $ NaHCO_3 $ solution to give sodium salt and carbon dioxide

[CBSE PMT 1999; BHU 1983, 2002]

Options:

A) Phenol

B) n-hexanol

C) Acetic acid

D) Both A and B

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

$ CH_3COOH+NaHCO_3\to CH_3COONa+H_2O+CO_2 $