Question on: SS3 Chemistry - Organic Chemistry: Aldehydes, Ketones, and Carboxylic Acids
Which of the following salts is formed when a carboxylic acid reacts with an alkali metal hydroxide?
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A
Amide
B
Ester
C
Carboxylate salt
D
Anhydride
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Correct Option: C
When a carboxylic acid reacts with an alkali metal hydroxide (e.g., sodium hydroxide), a neutralisation reaction occurs, producing water and a carboxylate salt. The carboxylate salt has the general formula RCOONa, where R represents the alkyl group of the carboxylic acid.
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