Chemistry 5070 · O Level · The characteristic properties of acids and bases

The characteristic properties of acids and bases — practice question

Several properties of compound J are shown below. - It reacts with potassium carbonate to give carbon dioxide. - It reacts with ethanol to form a sweet-smelling liquid. - It reacts with sodium hydroxide to form a salt. What could be a possible identity of J?

  • Aethanoic acid
  • Bethanol
  • Cethyl ethanoate
  • Dethyl methanoate

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