Which of the Following Statements Describes the Characteristic of the Product

question 54

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements describes the characteristic of the product obtained when the given compound reacts with NaOH?

• A) It is more soluble in water than the reactant is.
• B) It is soluble in benzene.
• C) It eventually decomposes to produce carbon dioxide.
• D) It will not react with NaOH.

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Definitions:

Peptide

Short chain of amino acids linked by peptide bonds.

Protein

Large biomolecules composed of one or more long chains of amino acid residues, crucial for the structure, function, and regulation of the body's cells, tissues, and organs.

Amino Acids

Organic compounds that serve as the building blocks of proteins, containing both an amino group and a carboxyl group.