Carboxylic acid salts are formed by reacting carboxylic acids with: A. strong ac

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Carboxylic acid salts are formed by reacting carboxylic acids with: A. strong acid B. strong base C. alcohol D. water Which of the following statements concerning the boiling points of carboxylic acids is correct? A. They are lower than those of corresponding aldehydes. B. They are higher than those of corresponding alcohols. C. They are lower than those of corresponding alkanes D. None of the above Esters arc produced through the reaction of: A. an alcohol and a carboxylic acid B. a carboxylic acid and an aldehyde C. a ketone and an alcohol D. a ketone and an ether In which of the following pairs of compounds docs the first listed compound have a greater solubility in water than the second listed compound? A. sodium butanoate, butanoic acid B. pentanoic acid, potassium pentanoate C. benzoic acid, acetic acid D. hexanoic acid, methanoic acid

Explanation / Answer

29.

Salts are formed by reacting acids with bases.

So, carboxylic acid salts are formed by reaction with strong bases.

Therefore, the correct option is B.

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