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.
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