Essential Chemistry for IGCSE - The Variety Of Organic Chemicals (Section 3 - No. 27)
What happens when a carboxylic acid reacts with a base (e.g. sodium hydroxide)?
Salt and hydrogen are produced.
Salt and water are produced.
Ester and water are produced.
Alcohol and carbon dioxide are produced.
Explanation
Carboxylic acids and bases react to form a salt and water in a neutralization reaction.
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