Essential Chemistry for IGCSE - The Variety Of Organic Chemicals (Section 5 - No. 14)
What are the characteristic products when a carboxylic acid reacts with a base like NaOH?
An ester and water
A salt and water
An alcohol and carbon dioxide
An ether and hydrogen gas
Explanation
Carboxylic acids react with bases to form a salt and water.
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