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Carboxylic Acid Derivatives

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How do carboxylic acids differ from phenols in their reactions with...

How do carboxylic acids differ from phenols in their reactions with weaker bases like carbonates and hydrogencarbonates?

Options

  1. AThey do not react with weaker bases.
  2. BThey produce hydrogen gas.
  3. CThey form salts.
  4. DThey evolve carbon dioxide.

Correct answer

D. They evolve carbon dioxide.

Step-by-step solution

Carboxylic acids, unlike phenols, react with weaker bases like carbonates and hydrogencarbonates to evolve carbon dioxide.
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