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CHM 102 Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis in Organic Chemistry Objective Question
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Question

In the sodium bicarbonate test for carboxylic acids, what gas is evolved?
Options
A O₂
B H₂
C CO₂
Correct Answer
D Cl₂
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

RCOOH + NaHCO₃ → RCOONa + CO₂ + H₂O. The evolution of CO₂ gas (effervescence) confirms the presence of a carboxylic acid.

Hint

Bubbles of carbon dioxide.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis in Organic Chemistry
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 856 of 1999
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