NEET Chemistry Reactions of Carboxylic Acids MCQ Question
Which of the following statements about the reactions of carboxylic acids is correct?
Carboxylic acids can be converted to esters by reacting with alcohols in the presence of an acid catalyst.
The carboxyl carbon in carboxylic acids is more electrophilic than in aldehydes due to resonance stabilization.
Carboxylic acids do not undergo aldol condensation due to the lack of α-hydrogens.
Carboxylic acids can be oxidized to primary alcohols under standard conditions.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Carboxylic acids can indeed be converted to esters when reacted with alcohols in the presence of an acid catalyst, as is a common reaction in organic chemistry. The other statements are incorrect based on the properties and reactions of carboxylic acids described in the NCERT context.
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