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JAMB Chemistry 2013 Question 43

Question 43

Alkanoic Acids and Esters

The compound that will react with sodium hydroxide to form salt and water only is

  1. A.C6H12O6.
  2. B.(CH3)3COH.
  3. C.CH3CH=CH2.
  4. D.CH3CH2COOH.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (CH3CH2COOH.)

Explanation

Propanoic acid is an acid, so it neutralises NaOH to give sodium propanoate and water.