How do you test alcohol and Carboxylic acid using metallic carbonates/hydrogen carbonates
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How do you test alcohol and Carboxylic acid using metallic carbonates/hydrogen carbonates
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An active metal reacts with an acid to produce a salt and hydrogen. Carboxylic acids are weak acids, so the reaction may be slow, but it will occur. A metal carbonate reacts with an acid to produce a salt, carbon dioxide, and water.................