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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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