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What kind of reactions are common to carboxylic acids and
Chapter 20, Problem 30E(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION:
Problem 30E
What kind of reactions are common to carboxylic acids and esters? Provide an example of each.
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QUESTION:
Problem 30E
What kind of reactions are common to carboxylic acids and esters? Provide an example of each.
ANSWER:
Solution 30EStep 1Carboxylic acids undergoes neutralization reactions .All acids , carboxylic acids react with strong bases like NaOH and KOH to form a saltand water.Example:Propionic acid react with sodium hydroxide to form a sodium propanoate and water.The chemical reaction is given below.