Essential Chemistry for IGCSE - The Variety Of Organic Chemicals (Section 4 - No. 13)

Which of the following is produced when carboxylic acids react with bases?
A salt and water.
An ester and water.
An alcohol and carbon dioxide.
An ether and water.

Explanation

Carboxylic acids react with bases to produce a salt and water, a neutralization reaction.

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