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Question 18.2: Acidity of Carboxylic Acids Complete each acid–base reaction...

Acidity of Carboxylic Acids

Complete each acid–base reaction and name the carboxylate salt formed.

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Each carboxylic acid is converted to its sodium salt. In (b), carbonic acid is formed, and decomposes to carbon dioxide and water.

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