A-LevelChemistryCarboxylic acids and derivatives9701/12 · Oct/Nov 2023 · Q371 Mark

Three equations are shown. 1 CH3COOH + MgCO3 → CH3COOMg + CO2 + H2O 2 CH3CH2COOH + Na → CH3CH2COONa + ½H2 3 CH3CH2COOH + 2Ba(OH)2 → CH3CH2COOBa2 + 2H2O Which of the equations are correct?

A1, 2 and 3

B1 and 2 only

C2 only

D3 only

✓ Correct answer

C: 2 only

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Topic: Carboxylic acids and derivatives, A-Level Chemistry (syllabus 9701). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: A-Level Chemistry, Oct/Nov 2023 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 37.

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