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JEE Main Chemistry question

ChemistryAldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic AcidsJEE Main

Carboxylic acids dissolve in aq. NaOH because the acids undergo:

Answer: (B)

Solution

Hydroxide deprotonates the carboxylic acid, forming the water-soluble sodium carboxylate salt.

Question ID VK-150049