Chemistry
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Question
Which of the following compounds has the empirical formula CH2O and reacts with sodium hydroxide ?
A
carbonic acid
B
ethanol
C
acetic acid
✓ Official correct answer
D
methanoic acid
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A
carbonic acid
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B
ethanol
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C
acetic acid
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D
methanoic acid
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Explanation
Acetic acid (CH3COOH), with the molecular formula C2H4O2 and empirical formula CH2O, reacts readily with sodium hydroxide in an acid-base neutralization.
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