Carboxylic Acids Question 79
Question: The compound not soluble in acetic acid is
[UPSEAT 2003; IIT-JEE 1986]
Options:
A) $ CaCO_3 $
B) $ CaO $
C) $ CaC_2O_4 $
D) $ Ca{{(OH)}_2} $
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
$ CaC_2O_4 $ is a salt of oxalic acid which is more acidic than acetic acid, so it is insoluble in acetic acid.