An organic compound which liberate carbon(iv)oxide from trioxocarbonate(iv) solution is likely to be?
C\(_2\)H\(_5\)OH
C\(_3\)H\(_4\)
C\(_6\)H\(_6\)
CH\(_3\)COOH
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The correct answer is:
D. CH₃COOH (Ethanoic acid/Acetic acid)
Explanation:
Acids react with carbonates and hydrogen carbonates to release carbon dioxide (CO₂).
Ethanoic acid (CH₃COOH) is a weak organic acid that reacts with trioxocarbonate(IV) (CO₃²⁻) salts to produce CO₂ gas.
For example:
2CH₃COOH + Na₂CO₃ \rightarrow 2CH₃COONa + H₂O + CO₂↑
The other options are not acids and therefore will not react with trioxocarbonates to release CO₂:
C₂₂H₅₅OH: An alcohol, which does not react with carbonates.
C₃₃H₄₄ and C₆₆H₆₆: Hydrocarbons, which do not have acidic hydrogen to react with carbonates.
Thus, CH₃COOH (Option D) is the correct answer.
