Properties of Carboxylic Acids

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Properties of Carboxylic Acids: Overview

This topic covers concepts, such as, Chemical Properties of Carboxylic Acids, Reactions of Carboxylic Acids involving Cleavage of O-H Bond, Reaction of Carboxylic Acids with Sodium Bicarbonate & Reduction of Carboxylic Acids etc.

Important Questions on Properties of Carboxylic Acids

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Give the chemical reaction of a carboxylic acid with sodium hydroxide.

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Effervescence takes place when sodium carbonate solution is added to

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Which is the strongest acid? 

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A mixture of sodium benzoate and soda-lime on heating yields

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A carboxylic acid AC5H10O2 when heated with hydrazoic acid in presence of concentrated H2SO4 gives a compound B which on treatment with alkaline chloroform forms another compound C. Compound C gives the following reaction:

On reduction, it gives tert-butylmethylamine. Identify compound A and give all reactions.

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The acidity of formic acid is more than acetic acid. Explain.