A-LevelChemistryCarboxylic acids and derivatives9701/12 · May/June 2019 · Q401 Mark
An oxidising agent that can oxidise ethanal to ethanoic acid or ethanoate ions will also oxidise methanoic acid, HCO2H, to carbon dioxide and water. Which reagents, on heating, will react differently with HCO2H and CH3CO2H?
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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