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CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question
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Which of the following compounds on treatment with NaHCO3 will liberate CO2?
Options
A Acetic acid
Correct Answer
B Ethylamine
C Acetone
D Ethyl alcohol
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Carboxylic acids (like acetic acid) react with NaHCO3 to liberate CO2 gas. This is a characteristic test for carboxylic acids. Alcohols, amines, and ketones do not react with NaHCO3.

Hint

Which functional group reacts with bicarbonate to release CO2?

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Practice Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1414 of 1999
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