Consider the following reaction:CH3COOH + Mg (metal) → ?What product will form?
Correct answer: B. Magnesium acetate
- A. Magnesium formate
- B. Magnesium acetate
- C. Magnesium ion
- D. Carboxylate ion
Explanation
Carboxylic acids react with active metals to form hydrogen and metal carboxylates, without changing the carbon chain. So CH3COOH (acetic acid) would make magnesium acetate.
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Carboxylic acids are named and studied through the combined effects of the carbonyl and hydroxyl groups, their preparation, acidity and hydrogen bonding. Reactions include neutralisation, esterification, reduction and conversion into acid chlorides, anhydrides, esters and amides, with emphasis on how these derivatives interconvert.
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