Carboxylic Acids Question 139

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

[DPMT 2005]

Options:

A) Acetic acid

B) $ n $ -hexanol

C) Phenol

D) Both A and C

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

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