4. Carbon and its Compounds
medium

प्रयोग द्वारा आप ऐल्कोहॉल एवं कार्बोक्सिलिक अम्ल में कैसे अंतर कर सकते है?

Option A
Option B
Option C
Option D

Solution

We can distinguish between an alcohol and a carboxylic acid on the basis of their reaction with carbonates and hydrogen carbonates. Acid reacts with carbonate and hydrogen carbonate to evolve $CO_2$ gas that turns lime water milky.

Metal Carbonate $/$ Metal Hydrogencarbonate $+$ Carboxylic acid

                         $\downarrow$

Salt $+$ Water $+$ Carbon dioxide

Alcohols, on the other hand, do not react with carbonates and hydrogen carbonates.

Standard 10
Science

Similar Questions

Start a Free Trial Now

Confusing about what to choose? Our team will schedule a demo shortly.