Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Carboxylic acids

Carboxylic acids — practice question

A compound has the formula $\text{CH}_3\text{COOH}$. Which of the following is not a property of this compound?

  • AIt has a smell like vinegar.
  • BIt reacts with acids to form salts.
  • CIt reacts with magnesium to produce hydrogen.
  • DIt turns blue litmus red.

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