Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Carboxylic acids and derivatives

Carboxylic acids and derivatives — practice question

Lactic acid, $\text{CH}_3\text{CH(OH)CO}_2\text{H}$, leads to pain as it accumulates in muscles. Which reagent reacts with both $-\text{OH}$ groups in lactic acid?

  • Aacidified potassium dichromate(VI)
  • Bethanol
  • Csodium
  • Dsodium hydroxide

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