Carboxylic Acids
Carboxylic Acids are important to chemists, as they can be used to synthesis alot of other organic compounds, such as acyl chlorides, alcohols, esters and anhydrides.
Carboxylic Acids are important to chemists, as they can be used to synthesis alot of other organic compounds, such as acyl chlorides, alcohols, esters and anhydrides.
Sodium Bicarbonate Test
Add, to a 1ml of saturated sodium bicarbonate, a few drops of the carboxylic acid. Release of carbon dioxide gass is a positive test for carboxylic acids. You can test for carbon dioxide with limewater
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