Chemistry 5070 · O Level · Carboxylic acids

Carboxylic acids — practice question

Some characteristics of compound $J$ are given. • It reacts with potassium carbonate, forming carbon dioxide. • It reacts with ethanol, producing a sweet-smelling liquid. • It reacts with sodium hydroxide, forming a salt. What could be the identity of $J$?

  • Aethanoic acid
  • Bethanol
  • Cethyl ethanoate
  • Dethyl methanoate

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