Chemistry
WAEC 1999
Which of the following compounds reacts with sodium hydroxide to form a salt?
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A.
CH 3CH 2COOH
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B.
(CH3) 3COH
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C.
CH3CH=CH 2
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D.
C 6H 12O 6
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation
Like aqueous mineral acids, an alkanoic acid like propanoic acid (CH\(_3\)CH\(_2\)COOH) neutralizes a base like NaOH to produce a salt and water only in a NEUTRALIZATION REACTION.
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