Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Carboxylic acids

Carboxylic acids — practice question

Which statement concerning carboxylic acids is correct?

  • AThey react with alkalis to form a salt and water.
  • BThey react with metals to form a salt and water.
  • CThey react with metal carbonates to form a salt, water and hydrogen.
  • DThe general formula for carboxylic acids is $\text{C}_n\text{H}_{2n+1}\text{OH}$.

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