AIIMS2000Chemistry-Organic Chemistry
AIIMS 2000 Chemistry Carboxylic Acids MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Easy-Class 12
CO₂ is liberated on adding sodium carbonate to a carboxylic acid. The carbon of CO₂ comes from
A
carboxylic group
B
carbonate
C
alkyl group
D
methyl
Correct Answer
Option B
Detailed Explanation
The carbon in CO₂ comes from the carbonate ion in sodium carbonate, not from the carboxylic acid.
Found an issue with this question?
Related Questions
More from Organic Chemistry
How many total carbons are found in palmitic acid?
Chemistry
In Lassaigne's extract of an organic compound, both nitrogen and sulphur are present, which gives blood red colour with Fe³⁺ due to the formation of -
2023Chemistry
How many geometrical isomers are possible in the following two alkenes? (i) CH₃−CH=CH−CH=CH−CH₃ (ii) CH₃−CH=CH−CH=CH−Cl
2009Chemistry