A-LevelChemistryCarboxylic acids and derivatives9701/12 · May/June 2013 · Q401 Mark

An organic compound, Z, will react with calcium metal to produce a salt with the empirical formula CaC₄H₆O₄. What could be the identity of Z? 1 ethanoic acid 2 butanedioic acid 3 methylpropanedioic acid

A1, 2 and 3 are correct

B1 and 2 only are correct

C2 and 3 only are correct

D1 only is correct

✓ Correct answer

D: 1 only is correct

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Topic: Carboxylic acids and derivatives, A-Level Chemistry (syllabus 9701). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: A-Level Chemistry, May/June 2013 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 40.

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