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- Carboxylic Acidschemistry-mcqs › carboxylic-acids
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- 18 Mar 2019
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- 28 May 2026
Explanation
In basic hydrolysis (saponification) of esters like ethyl acetate, the ester bond is broken by hydroxide ions, yielding an alcohol and a carboxylate salt. The main alcohol produced is ethanol. Therefore, ethanol is the key product formed.
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- 1.Identify the compound that is not classified as an amino acid:
- 2.What is the name of the process where carboxylic acids react with alcohols in the presence of concentrated sulfuric acid?
- 3.What is the product formed when a carboxylic acid is reduced using hydrogen iodide and phosphorus?
- 4.Which acid is known for having a foul odor?
- 5.Aliphatic monocarboxylic acids are produced through the hydrolysis of which substances?
- 6.What is the chemical formula of palmitic acid?
- 7.Which organic acid is produced through the oxidation of ethanol?
- 8.Why is the amino acid called glycine?
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