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JEE Main Chemistry question

ChemistryAldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic AcidsJEE Main

Which part of the —COOH group is involved in the reaction of an acid with metals?

Answer: (A)

Solution

Reaction with an active metal (e.g., Zn, Mg) is an acid–metal (H⁺-displacement) reaction: the acidic H-atom of —COOH is

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Question ID VK-150061