NEET Chemistry Reactions of Carboxylic Acids MCQ Question
Which of the following statements regarding the reactions of carboxylic acids is correct?
Acid chlorides yield carboxylic acids upon hydrolysis with water.
Basic hydrolysis of esters directly produces carboxylic acids.
Anhydrides do not react with water to form carboxylic acids.
Carboxylic acids can be prepared from primary alcohols and aldehydes.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Acid chlorides hydrolyze with water to form carboxylic acids, while basic hydrolysis of esters yields carboxylate ions, not carboxylic acids directly. Anhydrides do react with water to form carboxylic acids. Primary alcohols can also be oxidized to form carboxylic acids.
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