Reaction of a Carboxylic Acid with a Base Like Sodium

question 68

Multiple Choice

Reaction of a carboxylic acid with a base like sodium hydroxide,NaOH gives a(n)

• A)carboxylate salt.
• B)alkoxide salt.
• C)ester.
• D)alcohol.
• E)none of the above

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