Question

Describe Reactions of Carboxylic Acids

Answer 1

Reaction of Carboxylic Acids with Metals 

The carboxylic acids react with metals to liberate hydrogen and are soluble in both NaOH and NaHCO3 solutions. For example,

2CH3COOH + 2Na → 2CH3COO–Na+ + H2

CH3COOH + NaOH → CH3COO–Na+ + H2O

CH3COOH + NaHCO3 → CH3COO–Na+ + H2O + CO2

The carboxylic acids react with metals to liberate hydrogen and are soluble in both NaOH and NaHCO3 solutions.

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