Essential Chemistry for IGCSE - The Variety Of Organic Chemicals (Section 1 - No. 4)

Which of the following are characteristics of carboxylic acids?
They are weak acids.
They react with metals to form hydrogen gas.
They react with alcohols to form esters.
They decolorize bromine water.

Explanation

Carboxylic acids are weak acids and they react with metals and alcohols.

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