Chemistryhard · Past Paper
Which of the following organic compounds will give a brisk effervescence with sodium bicarbonate?
AEthanol
BEthanoic acid
CEthene
DEthane
✓ Correct Answer: B — Ethanoic acid
Carboxylic acids react with bicarbonates to release carbon dioxide gas, which causes bubbling or effervescence.
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