CH-1478
Carboxylic acids
Chemistry · Secondary 4 · Medium · Carboxylic acids
An organic compound A reacts with ethanol in the presence of concentrated sulfuric acid to form a sweet‑smelling liquid B and water. Which type of organic compound is A most likely to be?
- A carboxylic acid
- An alkane
- An alcohol
- An alkene
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