How do I test for the presence of a carboxylic acid?

 

Add NaHCO3 or K2CO3 the reaction will produce CO2 i.e Bubbles!

KD

Related Chemistry A Level answers

All answers ▸

Cracking of the unbranched compound E, C6H14, produced the saturated compound F and an unsaturated compound G (Mr = 42). Identify these compounds and write an equation for the reaction.


Explain trend in why the ionisation energies increase across the period


The intermolecular interactions between halogen molecules are Van der Waals' forces. Explain how these Van der Waal's forces arise between halogen molecules.


Can you give and explain the mechanism for the reaction between aqueous Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH) and Chloroethane at room temperature? What is a competing reaction which may occur and how would you promote this reaction?