A-LevelChemistryCarboxylic acids and derivatives9701/12 · Feb/Mar 2016 · Q371 Mark

Which reagents, when used in an excess, can be used to make sodium lactate, CH₃CH(OH)CO₂Na, from lactic acid, CH₃CH(OH)CO₂H? 1 Na 2 NaHCO₃ 3 NaOH

A1, 2 and 3 are correct

B1 and 2 only are correct

C2 and 3 only are correct

D1 only is correct

✓ Correct answer

C: 2 and 3 only are correct

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Topic: Carboxylic acids and derivatives, A-Level Chemistry (syllabus 9701). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: A-Level Chemistry, Feb/Mar 2016 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 37.

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