Chemical Properties of Carboxylic Acids

Among the following acids which has the lowest  ${\mathrm{pK}}_{\mathrm{a}}$ value?

A liquid was mixed with ethanol and a drop of concentrated H₂SO₄ was added. A compound with a fruity smell was formed. The liquid was:

A liquid was mixed with ethanol and a drop of concentrated H₂SO₄ was added. A compound with a fruity smell was formed. The liquid was:

Which amongst the following compounds has the highest acid strength?

Explain the oxidation reactions of carboxylic acids in presence of strong oxidizing agent.

Explain the reaction of chloroacetic acid with $\mathrm{KCN}$.

Describe the reaction of acetic acid with zinc metal.

When carboxylic acid reacts with red $\mathrm{P}$ and $\mathrm{HI}$, the product formed will be

How does red $\mathrm{P}$ and $\mathrm{HI}$ convert aliphatic carboxylic acid into alkanes?

Predict the product formed when carboxylic acid reacts with red $\mathrm{P}$ and $\mathrm{HI}$.

The carboxylic acid reacts with sodium hydroxide produces sodium salt of acid.

The product of the reaction of carboxylic acid and sodium hydroxide can undergo decarboxylation. Write the chemical reaction of soda lime decarboxylation.

Give the product obtained when benzoic acid reacts with sodium hydroxide.

Which is the strongest acid? 

In the equation ${\mathrm{CH}}_3\mathrm{COOH} + {\mathrm{Cl}}_2 \underset{- \mathrm{HCl}}{\overset{\mathrm{Red} \mathrm{Phosphorus}}{\to }} \mathrm{A},$ the compound $\mathrm{A}$ is :

When benzoic acid reacts with ammonia, product we get is _____.

During esterification reaction an alcohol and a _____ acid react with each other in the presence of acid to give esters.