Chemistry, asked by sukanya05, 1 year ago

How can 2methoxy phenol be distinguished from aliphatic carboxylic acid using sodium bicarbonate . Do give a detailed answer

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Answered by Maude

Aliphatic carboxylic acid reacts with sodium carbonate and sodium bi-carbonate to give sodium ethanoate ,water and CO2 .....whereas it doesn't react with 2methoxy phenol

sukanya05: But why doesn't it reacts with 2methoxy phenol . What is the reason for this .

Maude: Though it is acidic... But not that acidic to give Co2 on reaction with sodium carbonate

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Maude: It reacts with NaOH and give salt and water.... Which shows it's acidic.... But as it do not react with NaHCO3 it is said to be weakly acidic.... I hope u got it?

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