Question

Q15. Identify Y and FY+ CH3COOH ----> F + H2O * O Y - NaOH;F-CH3COONa Y - CH3COONa : F - NaOH Ο Ο Ο Ο O Y - Mg; F - MgCl2 O All the above O Other:​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Sodium acetate which is formed in the reaction is basic in nature so the pH of this salt is greater than 7 and it is formed by the reaction of strong base NaOH with a weak acid like acetic acid. The sodium salt of the ester obtained is alkaline in nature.